Point Park University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Point Park University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,290 students enrolled. This college was established in 1960 and is one of the 23 schools and colleges located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Point Park University.

Majors
Offered
80
Point Park University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 80 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Theater and Drama, and Dance and Ballet. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Point Park University is fair at 73% (close to Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at Point Park University is below average: 55%. About 19% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Point Park University is good - 11:1. Find out more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - about $34,900 annually. The additional fees at Point Park University not covered by tuition are approximately $1,800; this comes to a total of $36,700 per year.

Read the details about Point Park University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 6,033 applications were submitted and 4,950 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Point Park University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Point Park University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Point Park University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Point Park University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,000 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $5,800 annually.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Point Park University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Point Park University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Point Park University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Point Park University
201 Wood St
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15222-1984, USA
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