Home
Colleges
Point Park University
Academics

Point Park University
Academics

Back to Profile

How strong are the academics at Point Park University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
16
Average class size
52%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Point Park has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
137
10-19
433
20-29
153
30-39
26
40-49
2

Honors Programs

Point Park University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Point Park's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Point Park University:

52%
4-year grad rate
59%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Point Park University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Dance, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Business Administration and Management, General
Musical Theatre
16.2
25.56
34.92
44.28
53.64
63

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
Business
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 39
  • Business Administration and Management, General 29
  • Accounting 16
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 9
  • Organizational Leadership 2
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 12
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 12
  • Radio and Television 7
  • Journalism 6
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 6
  • Sports Communication 5
  • Broadcast Journalism 2
  • Public Relations/Image Management 1
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 12
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
  • Information Technology 2
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Culinary
  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 10
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 15
  • Learning Sciences 8
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 2
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 6
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3
  • Civil Engineering, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 3
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
  • Creative Writing 3
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Forensic Science and Technology 12
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 11
Legal Professions And Studies
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 2
  • Legal Studies 2
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
  • Intelligence, General 3
  • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 22
  • Behavioral Sciences 0
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 17
  • Community Psychology 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 9
  • Public Administration 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
  • Economics, General 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Dance, General 63
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 34
  • Musical Theatre 24
  • Acting 17
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12
  • Graphic Design 11
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting 10
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 8
  • Photography 2
Mistakes were made
(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ® relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2026 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service