Point Park University's published cost of attendance is $52,643. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $22,436, middle-income families pay around $22,362, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,813.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $52,643 |
| Tuition and Fees | $39,570 |
| Room and Board | $13,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,701 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,942 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,436 |
| $30–48k | $22,064 |
| $48–75k | $22,362 |
| $75–110k | $27,325 |
| $110k+ | $29,813 |
Point Park University's published cost of attendance is $52,643. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $22,436, middle-income families pay around $22,362, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,813. Azimuth ranks Point Park University #1097 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Point Park University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, supplemented by institutional scholarships and grants. The difference between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's aid commitment, though families should understand that net price and sticker price can differ substantially — the net figure shown here is what families typically pay after aid, not the published cost of attendance. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,041; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,024, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Point Park University earn median 4-year earnings of $53,024, placing Point Park University in the 12.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,019 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Point Park University in the 32.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Point Park University #1164 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect Point Park's distinctive strength in visual and performing arts fields, where graduates often transition into creative careers with earnings that grow substantially over the first decade after enrollment. The earnings pattern centers on Visual & Performing Arts, which shapes both the institution's program portfolio and its graduate outcomes. Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft is the largest program with 85 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $40,121, and Azimuth ranks the program 1.0x the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field among nonprofit four-year institutions . Dance follows with 78 graduates earning $37,205, and Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other program graduates 53 students earning $47,669. Film/Video and Photographic Arts and Business Administration round out the top five, each contributing to Point Park's concentrated focus on creative and performance-oriented fields. This program mix — anchored in visual and performing arts alongside complementary professional programs — drives the institution's distinctive earnings trajectory and positions graduates for careers where creative skill and portfolio strength command competitive compensation.
