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How strong are the academics at Point Park University?

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

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
15
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 11:1. 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
160
10-19
414
20-29
162
30-39
13

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:

71%
First-year retention rate
52%
4-year grad rate
60%
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
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
11
23
35
47
59
71

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
Business
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 35
  • Business Administration and Management, General 33
  • Accounting 13
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 13
  • Organizational Leadership 6
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 16
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 16
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 16
  • Journalism 8
  • Radio and Television 8
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
  • Public Relations/Image Management 1
  • Sports Communication 1
  • Broadcast Journalism 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 10
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 6
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Culinary
  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 8
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 18
  • Learning Sciences 5
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 6
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4
  • Civil Engineering, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 3
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 1
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 8
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
History
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 21
  • Forensic Science and Technology 13
Legal Professions And Studies
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 2
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 2
  • Legal Studies 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
  • Intelligence, General 4
  • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 14
  • Behavioral Sciences 3
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 20
  • Community Psychology 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 5
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Economics, General 5
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Dance, General 71
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 42
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 17
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
  • Musical Theatre 13
  • Graphic Design 12
  • Acting 8
  • Photography 7
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting 1

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