At a glance
Average net price
$25,942
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
58.5%
Admission rate
97%
Undergrad size
2,331
In-state tuition
$39,570
Out-of-state tuition
$39,570
Cost of attendance
$52,643
Median earnings (10y)
$45,856
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 73.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (50% of credentials).
- STEM5%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts50%
- Social sciences14%
- Trades & services10%
- ~839 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business21.5%~500 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Communication7.8%~181 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education6.0%~139 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~107 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology3.4%~79 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~46 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.0%~46 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering1.8%~42 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.4%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.2%~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.8%~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.6%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Military tech0.6%~14 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal0.4%~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 167 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 149 | $19,213 | $27,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 139 | $22,168 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 134 | $58,927 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 105 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 92 | $22,008 | $27,000 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Bachelor's | 88 | $32,739 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 85 | $69,230 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 81 | $38,965 | $30,899 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 58 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 46 | $31,864 | $29,037 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 45 | $34,321 | $27,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 43 | $53,975 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 30 | $34,010 | $28,850 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 27 | $46,621 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 27 | $37,730 | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 21 | $27,935 | $27,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Doctoral | 20 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 17 | $21,928 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | Bachelor's | 14 | $40,434 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | Master's | 12 | $49,078 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Point Park University
Point Park University is a mid-sized institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,331 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Business, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Point Park University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,942 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $39,570 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $52,643 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 58.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 73.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,856 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Point Park University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Business, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (50% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Point Park University accepts 97% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (city), Point Park University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Point Park University
Q.How much does Point Park University cost?
The average net price at Point Park University is $25,942 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $52,643.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Point Park University?
Point Park University has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Point Park University?
Point Park University admits 97% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Point Park University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Point Park University graduate earns $45,856 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Point Park University?
Published tuition is $39,570 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Point Park University located?
Point Park University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (ZIP 15222).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Point Park University at their official website.