School Information

58.4
Total Enrollment 3,985
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Point Park University

http://www.pointpark.edu
201 Wood St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-1984
(412) 391-4100

Point Park University educates students in a diverse environment and prepares graduates to apply knowledge to achieve their goals, advance their professions and serve their communities.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Point Park University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 87.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,282), and 75% receive loans ($9,175 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,020. Off campus it is around $5,900.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Point Park University is $21,551 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,089 people applied to Point Park University. Of the applicants, 72.0% were admitted (64.0% male & 76.0% female ) and 24.0% accepted (29.0% male and 22.0% female)

Of the 3,393 undergraduate students at Point Park University, 24.0% are part-time. A majority (69.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 61.0% of the 592 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     66.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     77.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     75.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     46.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     53.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (412) 392-3430
Admissions Office Email enroll@pointpark.edu
Admissions Office Address Point Park University Office of Admissions 201 Wood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.pointpark.edu/Academics/Schools/COPA/ApplyingtotheConservatory
Admissions Website http://www.pointpark.edu/Admissions/FullTimeUndergraduate (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Point Park University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Point Park University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Point Park University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Biotechnology 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 119 162
Accounting 0 17
Business Administration and Management, General 0 63 162
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 32
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 7
Marketing, Other 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 87 24
Advertising 17
Broadcast Journalism 25
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 15
Journalism 17 24
Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
Photojournalism 10
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 48
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 0
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other 42
Information Technology 0 6
Education 0 0 44 12
Biology Teacher Education 0 0
Curriculum and Instruction 5
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0 6
Education, Other 4 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 7
Elementary Education and Teaching 23
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0 8
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 0 3
Social Science Teacher Education 0 0
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 0 0
Engineering technologies/technicians 1 29 6
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 0 5
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 1 19
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 0 0 0
Engineering/Industrial Management 6
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 0 5
English language and literature/letters 6
English Language and Literature, General 6
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 2
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant 0
History 3
History, General 3
Legal professions and studies 11
Legal Studies, General 11
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2 16
General Studies 2 14
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Mathematics and statistics 0
Mathematics, General 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4
Behavioral Sciences 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural resources and conservation 0 0
Environmental Science 0 0
Personal and culinary services 0 12
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 0 12
Psychology 20
Psychology, General 20
Psychology, Other 0
Public administration and social service professions 0 8
Public Administration 0 8
Security and protective services 0 104 19
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0 12
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0 81 19
Security and Protective Services, Other 11
Social sciences 6
Economics, General 2
International Relations and Affairs 0
Political Science and Government, General 4
Social Sciences, General 0
Visual and performing arts 172 0
Acting 0
Arts Management 0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 40
Dance, General 48
Design and Applied Arts, Other 1
Design and Visual Communications, General 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 75
Photography 8
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0 0
 
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