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Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$41,870

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,116
Declined 163
Total Received 5,279
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Enrollment

2,337

undergraduate students

1,111

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1950, Point Park University is a private, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in Communications, Performing Arts, and Business. It is located on a urban campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,448
Established in 1960
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Urban campus in Pittsburgh (population: 302,407). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Point Park University
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15222

Campus Life

no
Housing available
32%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
75%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
38%
Top 1/2
71%
Bottom 1/2
29%
Bottom 1/4
7%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,116
Declined 163
Total Received 5,279

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,746

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $39,570
Housing $6,000
Food $7,960
Additional fees $2,300
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $57,030
Average Financial Aid - $24,746
Total with Avg. Aid $32,284

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $6,204,737
State $3,721,474
Institutional $32,690,287
Other external $2,646,722
Total $45,263,220

Non-need-based

Federal
State $14,802
Institutional $3,041,770
Other external $424,486
Total $3,481,058
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 412 392-3930
F: 412 392-4795
financialaid@pointpark.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, dance

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance

Intramural/Recreational Sports

action sports, dance, hip hop team, martial arts/self-defense, Pilates, rugby, tap dance, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, American Mideast Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Acting yes
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects yes
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Communications Technology/Technician yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Community Psychology yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Dance, General yes
Directing and Theatrical Production yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Information Technology yes
Intelligence, General yes yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Learning Sciences yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Musical Theatre yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Photography yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Playwriting and Screenwriting yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Education

3,448

total students

53%

in-state

47%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

68%

2,337
students

Female
65%
1,508

Male
35%
829

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

2,160
students

Female
65%
1,406

Male
35%
754

8%

177
students

Female
58%
102

Male
42%
75

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
15%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
62%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino