Point Park University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Pittsburgh, PA
3.0 2 reviews

#53 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,448

Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Website pointpark.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Point Park University is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Point Park University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#755
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#491
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#67
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#53
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#127

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

GPA 3.47

Acceptance Rate

96.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10.2%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$39,570

Costs for Point Park University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$39,570
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$1,920
Room and Board		$13,960
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,300
Total One Year Cost		$58,950

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Point Park University are Visual and Performing Arts, Business, and Communication. 25% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 20% in Business, and 14% in Communication.