School Counselors and Educators

School counselors and educators can offer invaluable guidance, ideas and encouragement to high school students who are selecting a college. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about how Point Park University can help your students reach their real-world educational and career goals.

About Point Park

More than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs offered through the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication, School of Education, and Conservatory of Performing Arts
Dynamic campus in Downtown Pittsburgh
Enrollment: More than 3,200 full- and part-time students
Accomplished faculty; student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1; average class size 15-20 students
Four residence halls, with 800 students living on campus
Affordable tuition costs; no differential for out-of-state students
Generous financial aid; nearly all freshmen receive assistance
Substantial merit-based scholarships
More than 50 student clubs and organizations
18 men's and women's varsity sports teams competing at the NCAA level

Admission Information

Point Park follows a rolling admission policy, with no application deadline and no early admission option.

Just for School Counselors and Educators

Counselor Newsletter: To subscribe, email us with your contact information and school name.
Questions: Call 412-392-3430 or email enroll@pointpark.edu

Point Park 2024 Incoming Freshmen Student Stats

667 total full-time freshmen and transfer students from 39 states; 1 territory and 23 countries
418 female students, 242 male students, 7 non-binary students
43 of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania are represented
Average GPA: 3.39
Average SAT: 1,129
Average ACT: 24

Meet our Students: Point Park Profiles

Indya Durham

Major: Sports Communication
High School: Pittsburgh Obama 6-12

"The sports communication program is very hands-on and I love that. I feel prepared to take on any assignment and ready for the real world. Most, if not all, of my professors are currently working in communications and journalism. This paves the way for relevant advice, genuine teaching, and future opportunities."

Adam Snook

Major: Cinema Arts
High School: Andover High School

"I chose the B.A. in cinema arts program because cinema students are on set their first semester. This hands-on experience helps you discover so much about your future career path."

Juan Barrera

Major: Applied Computer Science and Business Management
High School: Aspaen Saucará

"Point Park's downtown location provides ample internship and co-op opportunities with local business, facilitating practical experience and professional networking."

Haze Basped

Major: Psychology with a minor in Behavioral Sciences
High School: Delta Academy

"Point Park is more than just an educational institution; it's a community. Its small size ensures everyone knows you, and the diverse student body ensures you'll find your people, making lifelong friendships along the way."

Olivia Lehman

Major: 4th-8th Grade Science Education
High School: General McLane High School

"Living in Downtown Pittsburgh creates a strong sense of motivation as our campus is embedded in the city's business district. This allows students to easily access many restaurants, parks and museums, especially with the public transportation system constantly operating throughout our campus."