Point Park University

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201 Wood Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Phone: (412) 391-4100
2012-2013 Tuition
$25,190
tuition and fees
Students
3,382
enrolled
42%
male /
58%
female
Admissions
rolling admission
74.6%
accepted

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U.S. News Rankings

Ranking score and category
U.S. News rank Category Name
#118 Regional Universities (North)

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Summary

Point Park University is a private institution that was founded in 1960. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,382 and its setting is urban. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Point Park University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 118. Its tuition and fees are $25,190 (2012-13).

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Located in Downtown Pittsburgh, Point Park is a comprehensive, master's level university with a strong liberal arts tradition. Point Park enrolls approximately 4,000 full- and part-time students in 87 undergraduate programs and 13 graduate programs offered through its School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Conservatory of Performing Arts. Since its founding in 1960, Point Park is known for providing students with an innovative, disciplined education that brings real-world experience into the classroom. The University's undergraduate programs include Arts and Sciences: Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Intelligence and National Security, Law Enforcement, Instructional Studies, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Education Pre-K-4th Grade, 4th-8th Grade, Secondary Education (Biological Sciences, Citizenship, English, Mathematics, Mass Communication), Special Education, Dual Certification, Applied History, Behavioral Sciences, English, English with concentration in Creative Writing, Global Cultural Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Legal Studies, Liberal Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Environmental Health Science and Protection, Funeral Service, Health Services, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Premedical and Preprofessional Studies; Business: Accounting, Economics and Finance, Information Technology, Business Management, Business, Human Resources Management, Management Services, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, Sport, Arts, and Entertainment Management; Communication: Advertising, Broadcast Production and Programming, Broadcasting on Camera, Integrated Marketing Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Multimedia, Photography, Photojournalism, Public Relations; Performing Arts: Cinema Production, Digital Arts, Dance, Theatre, Applied Arts, Screenwriting

A Point Park education is a personalized one. Small classes and are taught by an experienced faculty, many of whom are professional practitioners. Point Park's Downtown location means the city is literally the University's campus and provides numerous opportunities for student enrichment. Internships in a variety of fields, including communication, business, government, and the arts, are located within walking distance of the University, whose central location also enables students to take advantage of Pittsburgh's many sports, cultural and entertainment activities.

A Point Park education is a personalized one. Small classes and are taught by an experienced faculty, many of whom are professional practitioners. Point Park's Downtown location means the city is literally the University's campus and provides numerous opportunities for student enrichment. Internships in a variety of fields, including communication, business, government, and the arts, are located within walking distance of the University, whose central location also enables students to take advantage of Pittsburgh's many sports, cultural and entertainment activities.

General Information

School type private, coed college
Year founded 1960
Religious affiliation N/A
Academic calendar semester
Setting urban
2011 Endowment $24,715,708

Applying

When applying to Point Park University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Point Park University is $40. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 74.6 percent.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.

Selectivity selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate 74.6%
Application deadline rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by N/A

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Point Park University is 14:1, and the school has 73.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Point Park University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other; and Cinematography and Film/Video Production. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75.0 percent.

Class sizes
Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio 14:1
4-year graduation rate 41
Five most popular majors for 2011 graduates
Business Administration and Management, General 11%
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11%
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 8%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 6%
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 6%

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Student Life

Point Park University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,382, with a gender distribution of 41.9 percent male students and 58.1 percent female students. At this school, 28.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 72.0 percent of students live off campus. Point Park University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.

Total enrollment 3,920
Student gender distribution
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity N/A
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority N/A
Collegiate athletic association NAIA

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Campus Info & Services

Point Park University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Point Park University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Point Park University.

Students who have cars on campus N/A
Health insurance offered Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer No

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Paying for School

At Point Park University, 91.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $11,766.

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Tuition and fees $25,190 (2012-13)
Room and board $9,920 (2012-13)
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* Overview details based on 2011 data

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