Point Park University
68%
Acceptance rate
$40,260
Tuition/yr
3,200
Enrollment
11:1
Student:Faculty
About Point Park University
Private university in Pittsburgh, PA. Strong business, communications, and technology programs.
Point Park University is a private, non-profit university located in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1960, it offers more than 100 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs through schools covering arts and sciences, business, communication, education, and performing arts.
The university is best known for its Conservatory of Performing Arts, which houses the Schools of Dance and Theatre, Film and Animation, programs that have produced alumni working on major film and television productions. Its School of Communication runs a teaching newsroom focused on digital journalism, and the Rowland School of Business rounds out its career-oriented offerings. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 11:1, enabling smaller class sizes.
Point Park occupies an urban campus at the centre of Pittsburgh's cultural district, placing students within walking distance of Fortune 500 employers, government agencies, and arts institutions. The university actively markets its downtown location as an academic advantage, connecting students with internship and employment opportunities throughout the Pittsburgh metro area.
World University Rankings
Campus & Location
PA
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- Point Park's performing arts, journalism, and communication programs are a strong fit for Nepali students seeking creative or media careers in the United States, fields where hands-on, urban-campus training carries direct employment value.
- International undergraduate freshmen are eligible for merit scholarships ranging from USD 16,000 to USD 26,000 per year based on high school GPA and English proficiency, awards that can offset more than 40 percent of the listed tuition and make Point Park one of the more accessible US private universities for cost-conscious Nepali families.
- Graduates on an F-1 visa are eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT), which extends to 36 months for graduates of STEM-designated programs, giving Nepali students meaningful post-study work exposure before needing to transition to a long-term visa.
- The acceptance rate is high (above 80 percent) and admissions requirements are accessible, making Point Park a realistic option for Nepali students with solid academic records who may not meet the cutoffs of more selective US institutions.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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