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In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,610

Cost of attendance at Point Park University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,610

Cost of attendance at Point Park University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Point Park University was $25,004. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Point Park University

Point Park University net price calculator

$25,004

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of Point Park University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $25,004 $1,024 (4%) $18,916 $20,436 $21,758 $25,868 $29,583
2021 $23,980 $275 (1%) $17,036 $18,043 $20,671 $23,368 $26,812
2020 $23,705 $3,167 (15%) $17,733 $17,863 $20,364 $22,975 $25,976
2019 $20,538 $285 (1%) $15,626 $15,614 $18,132 $21,176 $24,609
2018 $20,253 $802 (4%) $14,970 $15,478 $19,278 $20,928 $24,266
2017 $21,055 $1,406 (6%) $18,072 $17,655 $21,393 $22,837 $25,320
2016 $22,461 $366 (2%) $18,437 $19,057 $21,350 $23,614 $25,923
2015 $22,827 $506 (2%) $18,486 $19,480 $22,045 $23,737 $24,817
2014 $22,321 -- $20,216 $18,861 $19,488 $20,785 $24,696

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Point Park University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $42,060 $1,410 (3%) $35,610 $5,250 $1,200
2021 $40,650 $1,570 (4%) $34,200 $5,250 $1,200
2020 $39,080 $1,360 (4%) $32,750 $5,130 $1,200
2019 $37,720 $1,140 (3%) $31,450 $5,070 $1,200
2018 $36,580 $1,100 (3%) $30,130 $5,250 $1,200
2017 $35,480 $780 (2%) $29,030 $5,250 $1,200
2016 $34,700 $1,990 (5%) $28,250 $5,250 $1,200
2015 $36,690 $1,240 (3%) $27,190 $8,300 $1,200
2014 $35,450 $1,380 (4%) $26,170 $8,080 $1,200
2013 $34,070 -- $25,190 $7,880 $1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Point Park University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 998 dormitories available to its students at $5,640 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Point Park University is $627 per month.
Does Point Park University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Point Park University for one academic year is $7,300, which works out to $811 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Point Park University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Point Park University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,300
  • If living off-campus, with family: $2,100
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $2,100
How much is Point Park University application fees?
Point Park University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Point Park University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Point Park University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $950 $881
For out-of-state students $950 $881

Housing and Meal

Point Park University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Point Park University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $7,300 $5,640 N/A 0 998
2021 $7,160 $5,520 N/A 0 1,070
2020 $7,020 $5,420 N/A 0 1,070
2019 $6,880 $5,320 N/A 0 1,070
2018 $6,740 $5,220 N/A 0 1,070
2017 $5,740 $5,100 N/A 14 1,070
2016 $5,620 $5,000 N/A 14 1,070

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Point Park University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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