Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Online | pointpark.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Point Park University occupies an urban campus in downtown Pittsburgh's Wood Street Corridor, integrated among the city's cultural district and business center. Originally established in 1960 as a business training college, Point Park has evolved into a comprehensive university offering programs across four schools, with particular strength in performing arts, journalism, business, and cinema arts. The university's campus spans several city blocks and features a mix of historic buildings and modern facilities, including the Pittsburgh Playhouse, a state-of-the-art entertainment complex that serves as both a learning environment and performance venue. Students primarily reside in five university-owned buildings in downtown Pittsburgh, with housing guaranteed for first-year students. Point Park competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Pioneers, participating in the River States Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Point Park University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Point Park University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#682 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#447 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#61 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#49 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#147 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1245 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,740 |
| Room and Board | $12,240 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,360 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 25% |
| Business | 20% |
| Communication | 14% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215442 IPEDS survey data for Point Park University.
Current students may use the Point Park University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024