Average

Score: 49/100

Point Park University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 60%

Outcomes

71/100

Affordability

14/100

Resources

54/100

Experience

72/100

Prestige

35/100

Quick Stats

3,299

Total Enrollment

60%

Graduation Rate

71%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

98%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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🏆 Where Point Park University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#22

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

of 27 schools

#26

Dance, General

of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$36,240	$36,240
Room	$5,880
Board	$7,580
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$54,180	$54,180

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

39%

Receive Pell Grants

83%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Educational Leadership and Administration, General 185 grads/yr Dance, General 63 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 59 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 55 grads/yr Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 40 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 34 grads/yr Musical Theatre 24 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 23 grads/yr Educational/Instructional Technology 22 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 22 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 19 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 17 grads/yr Psychology, General 17 grads/yr Acting 17 grads/yr Accounting 16 grads/yr Clinical Psychology 16 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 15 grads/yr Playwriting and Screenwriting 15 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Point Park University's top programs commonly pursue.

Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary

$104k/yr 333,300 jobs

Education administrators, postsecondary

$104k/yr 226,600 jobs

Education administrators, all other

$89k/yr 60,200 jobs

Education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare

$56k/yr 90,200 jobs

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 122,800 jobs

Choreographers

$56k/yr 4,600 jobs

Dancers

12,300 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Student Demographics

3,299

Total Students

67%

Women

87%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%

Hispanic 9%

Black 14%

Asian 2%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 36%

Hybrid (Some Online) 31%

Fully Online 33%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 87%

25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Point Park University?

Point Park University has an acceptance rate of 98%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Point Park University?

Tuition at Point Park University is $36,240 for in-state students and $36,240 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Point Park University?

The graduation rate at Point Park University is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Point Park University a good school?

Point Park University has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Point Park University?

Point Park University has a total enrollment of 3,299 students. Most students (87%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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