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Point Park University
Point Park University
PITTSBURGH, PA . 4 Year 3.5
#2025 in Best Colleges in America
201 WOOD ST PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

Overview

Point Park University, founded in 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a private university offering over 80 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs through its four colleges. Known for small class sizes and a focus on practical learning, it provides strong career preparation. The university’s performing arts programs, including dance and musical theater, are highly regarded.

Rankings

  • 59

    #59 in Best College Locations in America

  • 2025

    #2025 in Best Colleges in America

  • 59

    #59 in Most Liberal Colleges in America

  • Best College Locations in America 59 of 1,527
  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 59 of 100
  • Best Colleges for Performing Arts in America 91 of 558

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • B Value
  • A Diversity
  • C Campus
  • C+Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • C+Professors
  • A+Location
  • C Dorms
  • D+Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Business
    65 Graduates
  • Business Support Services
    61 Graduates
  • Dance
    61 Graduates
  • Drama and Theatre Production
    31 Graduates
  • Cinematography and Video Production
    30 Graduates
  • Psychology
    29 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    24 Graduates
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
    23 Graduates
  • Accounting
    18 Graduates
  • Public Relations
    18 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 82%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    1
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,269
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    61%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,339 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    236
  • Undergrads Over 25
    13%
  • Pell Grant
    40%
  • Varsity Athletes
    15%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    River States Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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