Overview

Point Park University is a University institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA  15222-1984
United States

Contact Phone: 412-391-4100

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/media Studies
Photojournalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Funeral Service And Mortuary Science, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Forensic Science And Technology
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance, General
Directing And Theatrical Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Musical Theatre
Photography
Playwriting And Screenwriting

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,596

Applied

5,179

Accepted

2,323

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,574

Females Applied

3,706

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,983

Males Applied

1,458

Males Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview 2 recommendations Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Other requirements:	Audition

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	August 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	555	520	648
SAT Math	530	500	590
ACT Composite	22	20	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

37,650

Private

Fees

1,920

Full-time student fees

13,440

Room & board

6,000

Room only

Financial Aid

31,686

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,591

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,747

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,250

Avg. Loan Aid

17,492

Avg. Grant Aid

25,565

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71.8%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,323

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

36%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.13%
Black or African American	13.71%
White or Caucasian	64.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	1.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	4.14%
Other	1.16%

Gender

Male (35.43%)

Female (64.1%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	37%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Pioneer Community (Service) Day, Spring Fling and Freshman Riverboat Cruise

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
WPPJ student radio station, The Body Christian Fellowship, Dance Club, Campus Activities Board and Action Sports Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus patrolled by Accredited Law Enforcement Agency, 24-hour security desk, video security

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf
Soccer	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

466

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 131

Part-time - 335

Male - 218

Female - 248