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Point Park University

Black Pinpoint 201 Wood Street |

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
5,264
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Acceptance Rate
97%
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Average HS GPA
3.48

SAT & ACT Test Scores

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Blind

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Non-Academic

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Talent / Ability

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
76/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$39,080
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
1670
Transportation for Commuters
$1,000
On-Campus Room and Board
14020
Approximate Expenses per year
$56,970

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
12 : 1
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Total Faculty
420
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Terminal Degree
119

Gender

Women
231
Men
189
Minority
66
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
52%
Graduate in 5 years
58%
Graduate in 6 years
60%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

Majors and Degrees Offered

Since its founding, Point Park has been known for providing its students with an education that combines the liberal arts with career education. While some of the programs of study are those traditionally found in the liberal arts and sciences, others reflect the cultural, business and industrial needs of the community. Emphasizing career preparation within a broad educational context, these programs enhance the prospects of graduates seeking professional positions in today’s highly competitive job market. Point Park offers bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a number of majors, including accounting, applied history, arts management, behavioral sciences, biological sciences, business management, children’s theater, criminal justice, dance, digital and cinema arts, education (early childhood, elementary and secondary), engineering technology (civil, electrical and mechanical), English, environmental protection science, human resources management, information technology, intelligence and national security, journalism and mass communications, political science, psychology, public administration, sport, arts & entertainment management and theater arts. The University has earned national distinction in a number of fields, including dance, theater, journalism and mass communication, and sport, arts and entertainment management. The University also awards eight graduate degrees: the master of arts degree in curriculum and instruction
the master of arts degree in educational administration
the master of arts degree in journalism and mass communication
the master of arts degree in organizational leadership, the master of fine arts in theater arts
the master of business administration degree
the master of science in criminal justice
and the master of science degree in engineering management. Learning is an interactive process at Point Park where the average class size is between 15-20 students. All courses are taught by experienced, full-time faculty, augmented by working practitioners who bring a practical knowledge of the workplace into the classroom.
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Prominent Alumni

Rob Ashford '83

Tony Winning Choreographer for Thoroughly Modern Millie

Thomas W. Golonski '73 (HON '08)

Retired Chairman, Vice President and CEO,National City Ban

Tom Kayser (COM 1974)

National League President of the Texas Baseball League

Jimmy Miller '80 (HON '00)

Producer and Agent, Mosaic Media Group, Los Angeles

Tome Cousin '82

Broadway Choreographer and Director

William Motto '65

Chairman and CEO of Meridian BioScience

Greg Brown (COM 1986)

The ?voice? of the Pittsburgh Pirates

06. Student Body

Gender

64% female36% male

Out of State

36% are out
of state64% are
in-state

Students

92% are
full time8% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,337
Foreign Countries Represented
38

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.09%
Asian
1.54%
Black
15.79%
Hispanic
9.40%
Caucasian
62.63%
Unknown
1.54%
International
4.46%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
No
Mental Health Website

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Available for faculty & staff;
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
No
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students
Additional groups:
neurodiverse students, students with trauma, students with eating concerns, students with substance use disorders
Please provide details on specific trainings:
We have received trainings through Renfrew Eating Disorder Clinic, Gateway Rehab, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, and Hugh Lane. We have also completed trainings around medication and working with students with ADHD. We have also completed a veteran competency training.

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
No

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
The UCC collaborates with Resident Educators on events and programming.

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Students required to participate
Incoming transfer students
Students required to participate
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Details of non-credit offering:
The counseling center is working on offering mental health first aid to students if more trainers outside of the counseling center can be obtained. The counseling center does offer general workshops around anxiety and depression.

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
No
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
38%
First-Year Students
85%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Student Center

Point Perk

Pittsburgh Playhouse

University Center and Library

Dance Complex

Residential Dining Facility

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Market Square

Station Square

Point State Park

Stage AE

Pittsburgh Cultural District

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

McKenna DiRienzo
Admissions Assistant
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201 Wood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
Phone icon
412-392-3430

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays

Calendar icon
7 hour each week day, 3 on Saturdays
Phone icon
412-392-3430

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
10:00, noon, 2:00 weekdays and 10:00 on selected Saturdays
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions and Coach
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconenroll@pointpark.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Open House programs are held three times a year

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Public transportation - bus and airport shuttles as well as taxis


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 6, Monroeville. Follow the signs to Pittsburgh taking the I-376 West to the Grant Street Exit, Exit 1C. At the third light, make a left onto Boulevard of The Allies. Remain on the Boulevard of the Allies until you come to the intersection of Wood Street and Boulevard of the Allies. Point Park University will be on your right.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

https://www.pointpark.edu/about/directions/areahotels


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Participate in intercollegiate sports
14%

Men's Sports (Point Park Pioneers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Point Park Pioneers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Travis Shaw
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
54
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Health
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Duquesne University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Pittsburgh

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Apple

13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$29,703
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$27,191
Average Need-Based Loan
$6,587
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
76%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$34,665
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$27,421
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
52%
Graduate in 5 years
58%
Graduate in 6 years
60%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • 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.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Broadcast Journalism.
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
  • Journalism.
  • Photojournalism.
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
  • Public Relations/Image Management.
  • Radio and Television.
  • Sports Communication.
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04 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Information Technology.
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06 EDUCATION.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Education, Other.
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
  • Educational/Instructional Technology.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Learning Sciences.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Superintendency and Educational System Administration.
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07 ENGINEERING.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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08 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • Creative Writing.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
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10 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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11 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
  • Fire Services Administration.
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12 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
  • Legal Studies, General.
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13 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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14 MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES.
  • Intelligence, General.
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15 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Behavioral Sciences.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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16 PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Community Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.
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18 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Community Organization and Advocacy.
  • Public Administration.
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19 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
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20 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • 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.

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