Point Park University Acceptance Rate
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,291
- Admitted
- 5,179
- Yield
- 10%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Point Park University's acceptance rate has risen from 70.7% in 2014–15 to 97.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,469 to 5,291 (+53%) over that period.
Its 97.9% rate makes Point Park University more selective than about 4% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 1%.
Point Park University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 10% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,469 | 2,454 | 70.7% | 635 |
| 2015–16 | 4,021 | 2,836 | 70.5% | 595 |
| 2016–17 | 4,073 | 2,886 | 70.9% | 611 |
| 2017–18 | 4,860 | 3,152 | 64.9% | 640 |
| 2018–19 | 5,834 | 3,796 | 65.1% | 616 |
| 2019–20 | 5,359 | 3,918 | 73.1% | 633 |
| 2020–21 | 5,411 | 3,761 | 69.5% | 522 |
| 2021–22 | 6,076 | 5,002 | 82.3% | 601 |
| 2022–23 | 6,033 | 4,950 | 82% | 559 |
| 2023–24 | 5,291 | 5,179 | 97.9% | 519 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,766 | 3,707 | 98.4% |
| Men | 1,507 | 1,458 | 96.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–650 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 515–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–27 | 7% |
How Point Park University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Point Park University's acceptance rate?
Point Park University's acceptance rate is 97.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,179 admitted of 5,291 applicants).
Is Point Park University test optional?
Point Park University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Point Park University?
Point Park University received 5,291 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,179.
What SAT score do you need for Point Park University?
Admitted students at Point Park University typically scored 520–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 515–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Point Park University getting harder to get into?
Point Park University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.7% in 2014–15 to 97.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.pointpark.edu/.