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 3,600 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 the School of Dance and School of Theatre, Film and Animation in the Conservatory of Performing Arts. Its students represent 52 states/territories and 41 countries.
Student Enrollment
3,648 for fall 2025
Student Demographics
Age
81.5 percent of our undergraduate students are traditional age (24 years old or younger)
18.5 percent of our undergraduates are nontraditional (25 years old or older)
15 percent of our graduate students are traditional age (24 years old or younger)
85 percent of our graduate students are nontraditional age (25 years old or older)
State of residency
61 percent of undergraduate students and 90 percent of our graduate students are from Pennsylvania. (Of the 2,211 traditional students who enrolled at Point Park in the fall, 56 percent are from Pennsylvania and 26 percent are from Allegheny County.) Four percent of our undergraduates and two percent of our graduate students are international students.
Race/ethnicity
Undergraduates:
63 percent are white
14 percent are Black or African-American
9 percent are Hispanic of any race
5 percent are two or more races
4 percent are international
2 percent are Asian
Graduate students:
2 percent are two or more races
Residential Population
Endowment
$56 million*
*Represents a 52 percent increase over the past decade
Annual Budget
$100 million (FY 2025-26)
Economic Impact
According to a 2025 study conducted by Fourth Economy Consulting, Point Park University generates $236.9 million in total output and 3,270 total jobs for the Pittsburgh regional economy annually.
Faculty/Staff
1,130
Tuition (2025-26)
Students enrolled full-time in the university's Conservatory of Performing Arts: $51,680
Students enrolled full-time in all other programs: $41,000
Average Room Cost: $6,220
Average Board (14 Meal Plan): $7,260
Financial Aid
89 percent of our students receive financial aid
Programs
Two associate degree programs, 70 bachelor's degree programs, 25 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 Rowland 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-standing School of Communication programs also boast many well-placed alumni who are working for print and broadcast media outlets around the country.
Total Alumni
35,717
Footprint
Point Park University is the driving force behind the Academic Village Initiative, reshaping the campus neighborhood. With 16 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 2025 term.