Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Point Park University is 82.05% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.29%. 1,777 men and 4,238 women applied to Point Park and 1,328 men and 3,616 women students were accepted.
1 applicants who has another gender applied and 1 were accepted.5 accepted students' gender is unknown.
Among them, 191 men and 367 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Point Park.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,033 | 1,777 | 4,238 | 1 | 17 |
| Admitted | 4,950 | 1,328 | 3,616 | 1 | 5 |
| Enrolled | 559 | 191 | 367 | 1 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 82.05% | 74.73% | 85.32% | 100.00% | 29.41% |
| Yield | 11.29% | 14.38% | 10.15% | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 135 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 44 students (8%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Point Park.
The median SAT score is 1,150 with 590 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 515. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 595 and 25th percentile is 515 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Point Park. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Point Park University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1030 | 1150 | 1245 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 515 | 590 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 515 | 560 | 595 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT English | 18 | 24 | 28 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Point Park. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Point Park University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Point Park.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.pointpark.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.pointpark.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |