Point Park University — acceptance rate 98%, tuition $36,240Point Park University campus, Pittsburgh, PA. Photo: J. James, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (B)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 60%
Outcomes
B
71/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
C
54/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
D
35/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
3,299
Total Enrollment
60%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
98%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Point Park University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$45,856
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,906
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
58.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
22
Median ACT
38.7%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 59% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 19th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Point Park University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Point Park University Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $463,985
Avg rent near campus: $2,083/mo — vs ~$653/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 15219 (8.8% cap, Pittsburgh)
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🏆 Where Point Park University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at Point Park University?
Point Park University has an acceptance rate of 98%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Point Park University?
Tuition at Point Park University is
$36,240 for in-state students
and $36,240 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Point Park University?
The graduation rate at Point Park University is 60%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Point Park University a good school?
Point Park University has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Point Park University?
Point Park University has a total enrollment of 3,299 students.
Most students (87%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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