Information and Resources for School Counselors and Educators

School counselors and educators can offer invaluable guidance, ideas and encouragement to high school students who are selecting a college. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about how Point Park University can help your students reach their real-world educational and career goals.

Point Park University
Office of Admissions

• Address: 201 Wood St.
  Pittsburgh, PA 15222
• Phone: 412-392-3430 / 1-800-321-0129
• Email:  enroll@pointpark.edu
• Fax:     412-392-3902

Office Hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• First and third Saturday of each month: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Admissions Events

Point Park Codes:

• SAT/College Board: 2676
• ACT: 3530
• FAFSA: 003357

Visit Point Park:

• Schedule an individual appointment
• Schedule a group tour
• Attend an open house
• Can't come to campus? Take our virtual walking tour

About Point Park

• More than 50 undergraduate majors
• Dynamic campus in Downtown Pittsburgh
• Enrollment: 3,827 students for Fall 2012
• Accomplished faculty; student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1
• Five residence halls, with nearly 1,000 students
• Affordable tuition costs; no differential for out-of-state students
• Generous financial aid; nearly all freshmen receive assistance
• Substantial merit-based scholarships
• More than 50 student clubs and organizations
• 11 men's and women's varsity sports teams

Admissions Information

Point Park follows a rolling admissions policy, with no application deadline and no early admission option.

• Minimum freshman admissions requirements
• Recommended curriculum for high school students
• Application process
• Apply online (no application fee)
• Essay requirements
• Admissions frequently asked questions
• Resources for applied and accepted freshmen students

Just for School Counselors and Educators

• Annual Educator Night: To attend, email us with your contact information and school name.
• Counselor Newsletter: To subscribe, email us with your contact information and school name.
• School Counselor Online Chats: Check our schedule for the next chat.
• Questions: Call 412-392-3430 or email enroll@pointpark.edu

Point Park Student Stats

• Average freshman GPA: 3.20 GPA
• Average freshman SAT: 1550
• Average freshman ACT: 22
• Students from 48 states and 42 foreign countries
• 79 percent of undergraduates are from Pennsylvania
• 73 percent of undergraduates are 18-24 years of age
• 72 percent of undergraduates are white, 17 percent are black and 3 percent are Hispanic

Meet our students: Point Park Profiles