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Point Park University Business Programs

Point Park University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Point Park University Rankings

Point Park University has earned the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#64 of 262	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#191 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#871 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Point Park University?

Contact information for Point Park University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	201 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
Phone:	4123914100
Website:	www.pointpark.edu/
Admissions:	www.pointpark.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.pointpark.edu/admissions/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Point Park University?

You can apply to Point Park University online at: https://www.pointpark.edu/apply

Point Park University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Point Park University

Here’s what Point Park University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Point Park University?

Point Park University has an acceptance rate of 97%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Point Park University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,472	1,417	96%
Women	3,792	3,684	97%

Can I Afford Point Park University?

The average net price after aid at Point Park University is $24,791. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$37,650
In-State Fees	$1,920
Out-of-State Tuition	$37,650
Out-of-State Fees	$1,920
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$39,570
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$39,570

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at Point Park University receive some form of financial aid (518 students).

About 94% of students at Point Park University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,746 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,795.

Student Loan Debt

74% of Point Park University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,127 per year.

Point Park University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,314 students enrolled at Point Park University. Point Park University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,320 undergraduate students at Point Park University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Point Park University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	34
Black or African American	364
Hispanic	218
White	1,450
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	102
Non-Resident	104

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Point Park University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	276
Texas	25
New York	23
Ohio	21
Maryland	20

Additionally, approximately 4.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Point Park University Graduate Student Diversity

976 of Point Park University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Point Park University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Point Park University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	136
Hispanic	58
White	709
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	22
Non-Resident	25

Online Learning at Point Park University

Point Park University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

974 undergraduate students at Point Park University took at least one online class — of those, 302 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 61 students took at least one online class and 946 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Point Park University

Below are the business majors are available at Point Park University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	31	35	—	66
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	40	—	—	40
Accounting and Related Services	16	—	—	16
Marketing	13	—	—	13
Human Resources Management and Services	9	—	—	9

Academic Programs at Point Park University

Point Park University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Point Park University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.