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	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
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	×
Sports Communication	×
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 And Information Sciences, General	×
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, General		×
Education, Other	×	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Learning Sciences	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other	×	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians	×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician	×	×
Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other	×	×
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
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	×
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Cyber/electronic Operations And Warfare	×
Intelligence, General	×
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
Human Services, General	×
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	×
Graphic Design	×
Musical Theatre	×
Photography	×
Playwriting And Screenwriting	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,386

Applied

4,316

Accepted

2,498

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,094

Females Applied

3,049

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,292

Males Applied

1,267

Males Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.46

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	Not reported	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	-	-
SAT Math	530	-	590
ACT Composite	22	-	-

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

40,260

Private

Fees

2,280

Full-time student fees

14,440

Room & board

6,400

Room only

Financial Aid

34,389

Avg. Financial Aid Package

38,341

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

31,472

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,521

Avg. Loan Aid

21,093

Avg. Grant Aid

28,364

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,498

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

37%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.65%
Black or African American	14.53%
White or Caucasian	63.05%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.25%
Asian	1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.25%
Two or more races	4.64%
Other	1.6%

Gender

Male (35.87%)

Female (63.29%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	40%

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

398

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 134

Part-time - 264

Male - 173

Female - 225