Check out why Point Park University received a D- grade in our Report Card below. 
Point Park University is a private university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It has 80 student organizations to get involved with on campus. Students at Point Park University can attend sporting events within the university, view live performances at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, and explore restaurants and shopping in downtown Pittsburgh.
Point Park University has 70 majors and academic programs for students to choose from. Notable former students include actor John Magaro, motivational speaker Alicia Kozakiewicz, and actress Melinda Kanakaredes.

Point Park University receives a “B” grade by <a href="https://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/schools/3638" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What Will They Learn?</a> which takes into account the university’s educational prowess. Factors include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics, and natural science.
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What Will They Learn? Academic Score

Point Park University receives an “F” grade for the Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career. As of 2021, alumni with 10+ years of experience after graduating from Point Park University with a bachelor’s degree make $72,700 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career

Point Park University receives a “C+” grade for the Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private). In 2020, graduates accumulated $29,334 of debt on average from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private) 

Point Park University receives a “B” grade for Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff. The <a href="https://www.pointpark.edu/about/admindepts/academicandstudent/centerforinclusiveexcellence/newfacultyorientation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university&#8217;s</a> New Faculty Orientation program does not appear to require any training related to Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity.
Although optional, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging <a href="https://www.pointpark.edu/studentlife/diversity-equity-inclusion/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener">offers</a> several trainings for students, faculty, and staff. These trainings include:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Intersectionality and identity&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Power and privilege&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Allyship and advocacy&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Implicit bias&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Microaggressions&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Inclusive leadership development&#8221;</li>
</ul>
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Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff

Point Park University receives an “A” grade for not having a Bias Reporting System or a Bias Response Team. Bias Reporting Systems and Response Teams are systems or teams of faculty, staff, and sometimes law enforcement.
According to <a href="https://speechfirst.org/bias-reporting-systems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SpeechFirst</a>, students are “encouraged to report ‘bias incidents’ to these boards (or teams) in the name of inclusion and tolerance, but it’s often unclear what the school considers ‘bias’ in the first place. Overly broad or vague definitions of bias put all kinds of speech at risk of being reported – even unpopular speech which is protected by the First Amendment.”
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Bias Reporting System or Bias Response Team 

Point Park University receives an “F” grade for the Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs. Out of a list of 20 clubs (10 from each side), the <a href="https://pointpark.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> has zero right-leaning clubs compared to one left-leaning club. Gender &amp; Sexuality Spectrum Alliance is the one left-leaning club.
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Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs

Point Park University receives a “C” grade due to having no active Turning Point USA chapter. The university has not denied a Turning Point USA chapter on campus.
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Denied Turning Point USA Chapter

Point Park University receives a “C” grade for Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students. Students are <a href="https://www.pointpark.edu/academics/undergraduateacademics/corecurriculum" target="_blank" rel="noopener">required</a> to complete two courses within a category titled Understand People. <a href="https://www.pointpark.edu/about/admindepts/registrarsoffice/studentresources/core-theme-courses1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Course</a> options include:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Women &amp; Gender Studies&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Intro to LGBTQ Studies&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Family and Community Diversity&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Foundations in Social Justice&#8221;</li>
</ul>
However, these course options can be bypassed in favor of courses such as &#8220;History of the United States I,&#8221; &#8220;History of the United States II,&#8221; and &#8220;Psychology of Parenting.&#8221;
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Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students

Point Park University receives a “B” grade for Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes. The university has one segregated convocation (<a href="https://penncapital-star.com/blog/point-park-university-to-hold-first-lavender-graduation-for-lgbtq-students/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lavender Graduation</a>).
The university has no segregated classes or dormitories.
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Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes

Point Park University receives an “A” grade for Protests and Canceling Speakers. Since 2021, no instances of protests, speech cancellations, or violence/attempted violence against speakers have occurred.
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Protests and Canceling Speakers

Point Park University receives a “C” grade for Required Western Civilization Courses for Students. The <a href="https://www.pointpark.edu/about/admindepts/registrarsoffice/studentresources/core-theme-courses1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> does not require students to complete a Western Civilization course or category of courses. Within the required Explore the World category, students can choose to take:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;History of the United States I&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;History of the United States II&#8221;</li>
</ul>
Within the required Understand People category, students may choose to complete:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Western Civilization I&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Western Civilization II&#8221;</li>
</ul>
However, these courses can be bypassed in favor of courses unrelated to Western Civilization.
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Required Western Civilization Courses for Students

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Check out why Point Park University received a D- grade in our Report Card below. 

Point Park University is a private university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It has 80 student organizations to get involved with on campus. Students at Point Park University can attend sporting events within the university, view live performances at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, and explore restaurants and shopping in downtown Pittsburgh.

Point Park University has 70 majors and academic programs for students to choose from. Notable former students include actor John Magaro, motivational speaker Alicia Kozakiewicz, and actress Melinda Kanakaredes.

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