Point Park University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,650

3.89% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$26,502

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

96.9%

5,279 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,448

68.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

58.5%

353 Graduates

About

Point Park University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Post-Masters Certificate concentrations at Point Park University were General Educational Leadership & Administration (105 degrees awarded) and Superintendency & Educational System Administration (12 degrees).

In 2024, 922 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Point Park University. 67.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (669 degrees), 6.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (100 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Point Park University is $37,650, which is $5,730 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Point Park University is $37,650, which is $5,730 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,502.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Point Park University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,650

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Point Park University was $37,650. The cost of tuition at Point Park University is $5,730 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Point Park University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,502

2024 Value

4.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Point Park University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,502. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Point Park University grew by 4.02%.

This chart compares the average net price of Point Park University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,815

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Point Park University was of $7,815 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.56% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Point Park University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Point Park University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.05% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Point Park University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Point Park University received 5,279 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.227% annual growth. Out of those 5,279 applicants, 5,116 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,448 students enrolled at Point Park University in 2024. 24% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Point Park University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,116

Accepted Out of 5,279

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Point Park University was 96.9% (5,116 admissions from 5,279 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 97.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.227%, while admissions declined by 1.22%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Point Park University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

24%

Submission Percentage (2023)

126

Scores Submitted (2023)

24% of enrolled first-time students at Point Park University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Point Park University had a total enrollment of 3,448 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Point Park University is 2,347 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,101. This means that 68.1% of students enrolled at Point Park University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Point Park University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.8% White, 15.2% Black or African American, 8.29% Hispanic or Latino, 3.71% Two or More Races, 1.54% Asian, 0.116% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.058% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Point Park University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.1%), followed by White Male (20.9%) and Black or African American Female (9.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by White Male (17.5%) and Black or African American Female (7.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Point Park University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,448 students. The full-time enrollment at Point Park University is 2,347 and the part-time enrollment is 1,101. This means that 68.1% of students enrolled at Point Park University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Point Park University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Point Park University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Point Park University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Point Park University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,269 enrolled students
Black or African American
523 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
286 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Point Park University is 65.8% White, 15.2% Black or African American, 8.29% Hispanic or Latino, 3.71% Two or More Races, 1.54% Asian, 0.116% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.058% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 50 students (1.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 322 more women than men received degrees from Point Park University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Point Park University is white (669 degrees awarded). There were 6.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (100 degrees).

The most common Post-Masters Certificate concentration at Point Park University is General Educational Leadership & Administration (105 degrees awarded), followed by Superintendency & Educational System Administration (12 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Point Park University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (186 degrees), and Education (344 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Point Park University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,685,272 people), Secondary school teachers (553,337 people), Other managers (381,732 people), Education administrators (347,932 people), and Special education teachers (235,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Point Park University in 2024 are Applied Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (186 degrees), Education (344 degrees), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), and Communications (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Point Park University are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Crossing guards

The most specialized majors at Point Park University are Applied Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (186 degrees), Education (344 degrees), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), and Communications (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Point Park University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,284,847 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (605,197 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (389,576 people), Computer Systems Design (309,841 people), and Outpatient care centers (260,168 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Point Park University.

Most Common (2024)

General Dance
63 degrees awarded
Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
40 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
34 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Point Park University was General Dance with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Point Park University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

300

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

622

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 300 degrees were awarded to men at Point Park University, which is 0.482 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (622).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Point Park University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Point Park University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.381 times less than the 134 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 134 degrees were awarded to men at Point Park University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 2.63 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 53% of students graduating from Point Park University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
669 degrees awarded
Black or African American
100 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Point Park University is white (669 degrees awarded). There were 6.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (100 degrees).

0.542% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
513 degrees awarded
White Female
495 degrees awarded
White Female
481 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Point Park University is white female (513 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (495 degrees).

Operations

Point Park University has an endowment valued at nearly $64.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.4M (16.2%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Point Park University had a total salary expenditure of 87.6M. Point Park University employs 52 Professors, 35 Associate professors and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Point Park University are Female Professor (26), Male Professor (26), and Male Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Point Park University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 66 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 58 employees, and Management with 56 employees.

Endowment

$64.3M

2024 Endowment

22.3%

growth from 2023

Point Park University has an endowment valued at about $64.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Point Park University grew 22.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $188M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Point Park University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$36.8M

2024 Salaries

4.13%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Point Park University paid a median of $36.8M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($87.6M) and a 4.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.11% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.3% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$10.9M

Instructional Salaries

132

Number of Employees

In 2024, Point Park University paid a total of $10.9M to 132 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Point Park University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 66 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 58 employees, and Management with 56 employees.

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