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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
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
United States
Contact
Phone: 412-391-4100
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biotechnology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business, Management, And Marketing Related |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Communication And Media Related |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Journalism Related |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Photojournalism |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer/information Technology Services Administration Related |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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| Education (specific Subject Areas) Related |
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| Education Related |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering Technology |
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| Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technologies Related |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Professions Related |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Behavioral Sciences |
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| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Personal And Culinary Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Funeral Service And Mortuary Science |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Protective Services Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Dance |
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| Directing And Theatrical Production |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Musical Theater |
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| Photography |
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| Playwriting And Screenwriting |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,860
Applied
3,152
Accepted
3,281
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,330
Females Applied
2,286
Females Accepted
69%
Male Admissions
1,530
Males Applied
866
Males Accepted
57%
Applying
40
Application Fee
3.44
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| 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 |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 555 | 500 | 610 | |
| SAT Math | 530 | 480 | 580 | |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 19 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
31,180
Private
Fees
1,570
Full-time student fees
12,440
Room & board
5,420
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
25,353
Avg. Financial Aid Package
28,190
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,375
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,380
Avg. Loan Aid
13,043
Avg. Grant Aid
19,916
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
71%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
13%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,281
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
24%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.11% |
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| Black or African American | 14.43% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.04% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.22% |
| Asian | 1.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.28% |
| Two or more races | 5.02% |
| Other | 0.31% |
Gender
Male (41.02%)
Female (58.98%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 32% |
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
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
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
campus patrolled by Accredited Law Enforcement Agency, 24-hour security desk, video security
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | |
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| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
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| Soccer | No | |
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| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | |
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| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Soccer | No | |
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| Softball | No | |
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| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
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| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Faculty
519
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 149
Part-time - 370
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