Point Park University overview

Q. What is the main USP of Point Park University?

Point Park University is one of the best universities of the region and there are students from all around the globe enrolled in the university. There are more than 1,500 students enrolled in the university. It is known to be one of the largest universities in the region. 

Q. What is the ranking of Point Park University?

• Point Park University ranked No. 31 in Regional Universities Midwest in U.S. News & World Report 2022 America's Best Colleges. 
• In 2018, Forbes it ranked No. 594 among 650 colleges in the United States. 
• In 2018, Money Magazine ranked No. 613 among 727 colleges in the United States.

Q. Is Pittsburgh a large city?

Yes, it is a large city.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Point Park University?

Some of the notable alumni of Point Park University are –

• John Amplas – Film actor, known for Dawn of the Dead 
• Rob Ashford – Won the Tony Award in 2002 for his choreography for Broadway's Thoroughly Modern Millie.
• Panther Bior – One of the Lost Boys of Sudan, featured in the award-winning documentary film God Grew Tired of Us
• Greg Brown- Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster
• Gerald M. Feierstein – U.S. ambassador
• Paul Costa – Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
• Jennifer DiNoia – theatre actress
• Billy Hartung – Broadway/TV actor & dancer, Chuck Cranston in Footloose, starred in 2002 film Chicago
• Neil Haskell – Broadway performer & Contemporary dancer, So You Think You Can Dance contestant
• Michael Holley – Sports journalist
• Melina Kanakaredes – TV actress & Daytime Emmy Award nominee
• Don Kelly – MLB Shortstop
• Alicia Kozakiewicz, Television Personality and child Internet safety advocate

Q. Is Point Park University recognized?

Yes, it is a recognized university.

Q. How is the campus of Point Park University?

Point Park is situated about half a mile from Point State Park, the university's namesake, in the city's Golden Triangle. The school is in the midst of the business district situated near PPG Place, one of the skyline's most recognizable buildings, and the brand new LEED Platinum Certified headquarters of PNC Financial Services. The physical campus is mostly vertical, with buildings scattered intermittently among non-school structures.

Q. What are the libraries of Point Park University?

The main library of the Point Park University is Mount library. The library holdings include approx. 250,000 books, 1,000 print periodical titles, 150,000 government documents, newspaper and online databases.