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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
University Website: www.pointpark.edu
Apply Online: https://pointweb.pointpark.edu/ics/Admissions/
University Website: www.pointpark.edu
Apply Online: https://pointweb.pointpark.edu/ics/Admissions/
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Point Park University is a liberal arts university in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Formerly known as Point Park College, the school name was revised in 2004 to reflect the number of graduate programs being offered.
Point Park University is a comprehensive master’s level university with a strong liberal arts tradition, and is located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. Point Park enrolls approximately 3,900 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 the Conservatory of Performing Arts.
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 3986 students
- $21,700.00 avg tuition
201 Wood St
Pittsburgh,
PA
15222-1984
(412) 391-4100
Apply online
Admissions:
www.pointpark.edu/Admissions
Financial Aid:
www.pointpark.edu/Admissions/Cost..
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Personal And Culinary Services
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Point Park University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 2,971 | |
| Admitted | 2,204 | 74% |
| Enrolled total | 539 | |
| Full Time: | 537 | |
| Part Time | 2 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 77% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 45% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 47% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Point Park University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $21,700.00 | $21,700.00 | $21,700.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $800.00 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $602.00 | $602.00 | $602.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $12,456.00 | $12,456.00 | $12,456.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $630.00 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $692.00 | $692.00 | $692.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,480.00 | $5,900.00 | $2,100.00 |
| Other Expenses | $3,520.00 | $2,350.00 | $2,100.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 99% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 98% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $12,500.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 93% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,957.00 |
Point Park University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| Biotechnology | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | X | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | X | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | X | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | X | |||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | |||
| Marketing, Other | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Advertising | X | |||
| Broadcast Journalism | X | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | X | |||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | X | |||
| Journalism | X | X | ||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | X | |||
| Photojournalism | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | X | |||
| Information Technology | X | X | ||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | X | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | X | |||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | X | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| Education, Other | X | X | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | X | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | X | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | X | X | ||
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | X | X | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other | X | X | X | |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | X | |||
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | X | X | ||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | X | X | ||
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | X | X | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | X | X | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | X | |||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Legal Studies, General | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| General Studies | X | X | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Behavioral Sciences | X | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Science | X | X | ||
| PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES | ||||
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | X | X | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| Psychology, Other | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Public Administration | X | X | ||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Acting | X | |||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | X | |||
| Dance, General | X | |||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | X | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | X | |||
| Photography | X | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | X | X | ||
Point Park University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship - Point Park University | $13000 | Varies |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - Point Park University | $1500 | Varies |
| Non-Traditional Student Scholarship - Point Park University | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Point Park University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Academy of Court Reporting and Technology-Pittsburgh | 0.1mi |
| Kaplan Career Institute-Pittsburgh | 0.1mi |
| The Art Institute of Pittsburgh | 0.2mi |
| Everest Institute-Pittsburgh | 0.2mi |
| Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts-Pittsburgh | 0.3mi |
| Vet Tech Institute | 0.4mi |
| Bradford School | 0.4mi |
| Sanford-Brown Institute-Pittsburgh | 0.4mi |
| Duquesne University | 0.6mi |
| The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division | 1.0mi |
| Community College of Allegheny County | 1.2mi |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh | 1.8mi |
| Bidwell Training Center Inc | 2.0mi |
| Dean Institute of Technology | 2.0mi |
| Carlow University | 2.1mi |
