Estimated Total Cost of Attendance
The Point Park University Financial Aid Office, per federal aid regulations, establishes student budgets each year as a basis for determining financial aid funding. These budgets are based on direct costs for tuition, fees, food and housing if residing on campus. They also include estimated indirect (non-billable) costs for the academic year (fall and spring semesters).
The following estimated cost of attendance example is based on the following assumptions:
- Student is full-time (12-18 credits)
- Resident- a student residing in a standard dorm room with a 19-meal plan
- Commuter- a student who resides at home with parents/relatives
For the 2025-2026 academic year, 99 percent of our incoming freshmen received some type of financial aid, with an average assistance package of $36,574. After reviewing costs, incoming freshman and transfer students can receive a personal estimate of a possible scholarship amount by using our net price calculators.
Freshmen Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication and Education Students
| Commuter | Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,080 | $39,080 |
|
Fees |
$2,170 | $2,170 |
| Food & Housing | $3,150 | $13,480 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Miscellaneous |
$1,040 |
$1,040 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $47,640 | $58,170 |
Freshmen Conservatory of Performing Arts Students
| Commuter | Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,760 | $49,760 |
| Miscellaneous |
$2,050 |
$2,050 |
|
Other lines same as above |
||
| TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $59,330 | $69,860 |
Transfer, Readmit & Returning Students
Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication and Education
| Commuter | Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,080 | $39,080 |
|
Fees |
$2,170 | $2,170 |
| Food & Housing | $3,150 | $13,480 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Miscellaneous |
$1,040 |
$1,040 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $47,640 | $58,170 |
Transfer, Readmit & Returning Students
Conservatory of Performing Arts
| Commuter | Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,760 | $49,760 |
| Miscellaneous |
$2,050 |
$2,050 |
|
Other lines same as above |
||
| TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $59,330 | $69,860 |
Direct Costs-costs paid directly to the University, including tuition, fees, food and housing.
Indirect Costs-costs not billed by the University but are expenses that the student will incur.