University Fact Sheet
President
Dr. Chris W. Brussalis
Media Contact
Lou Corsaro
Assistant Vice President of Public Relations
lcorsaro@pointpark.edu
412-392-6190/704-860-6186 (cell)
Point Park University at a Glance
About Point Park University
Point Park is a dynamic, urban university with a strong liberal arts tradition. Located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Point Park enrolls approximately 3,400 full- and part-time students in over 100 undergraduate, master's, doctoral and certificate programs offered through its School of Arts and Sciences, Rowland School of Business, School of Education, School of Communication, School of Continuing and Professional Studies and Conservatory of Performing Arts. Its students represent 51 states/territories and 40 countries.
Student Enrollment
3,448 for fall 2024.
Student Demographics
Age
86 percent of our undergraduate students are traditional age (24 years old or younger)
14 percent of our undergraduates are nontraditional (25 years old or older)
16 percent of our graduate students are traditional age (24 years old or younger)
84 percent of our graduate students are nontraditional age (25 years old or older)
State of residency
62 percent of undergraduate students and 90 percent of our graduate students are from Pennsylvania. (Of the 2,192 traditional students who enrolled at Point Park in the fall, 59 percent are from Pennsylvania and 27 percent are from Allegheny County.) Five percent of our undergraduates and three percent of our graduate students are international students.
Race/ethnicity
Undergraduates:
63 percent of our undergraduates are white
16 percent of undergraduates are Black or African-American
9 percent are Hispanic of any race
5 percent are two or more races
5 percent are international
4 percent are two or more races
2 percent are Asian
Graduate students:
2 percent are two or more races
Residential Population
Endowment
$64 million*
*Represents a 74 percent increase over the past decade
Annual Budget
$94 million (FY 2024-25)
Economic Impact
According to a 2009 study conducted by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, Point Park University infuses more than $151 million into the Pennsylvania economy annually. The University has its biggest economic impact in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Faculty/Staff
1,126
Tuition (2024-25)
Students enrolled full-time in the University's Conservatory of Performing Arts -- $49,860
Students enrolled full-time in all other programs -- $39,570
Average Room Cost -- $6,000
Average Board (14 Meal Plan) -- $6,920
Financial Aid
89 percent of our students receive financial aid
Programs
One associate's degree program, 67 bachelor's degree programs, 23 master's degree programs, three doctoral degree programs and nine certificate programs
About Our Graduates
According to the survey of 2015 Point Park graduates, 91 percent of those who responded are currently employed.
Point Park alumni from the School of Business and School of Arts and Sciences have served as executives in the banking, entertainment, engineering technology, education, sports and media industries, and a number of other businesses and nonprofits.
In addition, our Conservatory of Performing Arts has sent hundreds of alumni to roles on both stage and screen across the country. We have several alumni who work in executive positions for the Pittsburgh Penguins, including the vice president of communications. Our long-strong School of Communication programs also boast many well-placed alumni who are working for print and broadcast media outlets around the country.
Total Alumni
34,872
Footprint
Point Park University is the driving force behind the Academic Village Initiative reshaping the campus neighborhood. With 15 buildings and affiliated locations that run from the Monongahela River to Forbes Avenue along the Wood Street corridor, the University has one of the largest footprints in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Accreditation
Point Park University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and complies with all regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The University's specialized program accreditations are listed below:
- The program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ABET), and programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. (www.abet.org).
- Programs leading to a Master of Business Administration degree; to a Master of Science in Health Care Administration and Management; a Bachelor of Science Post-Baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Business Management and Human Resource Management; a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Applied Computer Science, Business Management, Economics and Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Sales, and Sports, Arts and Entertainment and Music Business are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Education (IACBE).
- Programs leading to certification in all education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- The Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Information based on fall 2024 term.