Point Park University Admission Requirements

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  • Pittsburgh, PA
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Point Park University Admission Overview

Point Park University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Point Park University admitted 96.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.47 GPA (B+). Point Park University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Point Park University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

96.9%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Point Park University

Acceptance Rate

The Point Park University acceptance rate is 96.9%. Last year, 5,116 of 5,279 applicants were admitted. That is the 112nd lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Point Park University and can you get accepted?

Point Park University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Point Park University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Point Park University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.47

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.47

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Point Park University typically have around a 3.47 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Point Park University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

23% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #49 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Point Park University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 23.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Point Park University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1035-1240

Freshmen who sent SAT

24%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 520
  • Math 515
  • Composite 1035
SAT 25th percentile scores for Point Park University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 650
  • Math 590
  • Composite 1240
SAT 75th percentile scores for Point Park University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Point Park University typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1035–1240) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. Point Park University ranks #66 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1035 to 1240

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1140 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Point Park University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

7%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 18
  • Math 17
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for Point Park University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 27
  • Math 23
  • Composite 27
ACT 75th percentile scores for Point Park University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Point Park University typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 19–27) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Point Park University places #49 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Point Park University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,792 1,472 5,279
Accepted 3,684 1,417 5,116
Acceptance Rate 97% 96% 97%
Enrolled 349 170 521
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 12% 10%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Point Park University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Point Park University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Point Park University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Point Park University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Point Park University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 96.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.47 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215442.

GPA calculator: Point Park University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026