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201 Wood St
Pittsburgh , PA 15222-1984
(412) 391-4100
www.pointpark.edu Campus Virtual Tour

Setting

Large city

Enrollment

4,339

Full time

3,555

Part time

784

Men full time

1,426

Women full time

2,129

Region Campus Street View

Mission Statement

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.

Point Park University More Information

Type of School

Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

Religious affiliation

None

Highest degree offered

Masters

Calendar

Semester

Distance learning opportunities

Yes

Point Park University Diversity

American Indian/Alaskan Native

0%

Asian/Pacific Islander

1%

Black/Non-Hispanic

20%

Hispanic

2%

White/Non-Hispanic

75%

Non-Resident Alien

1%

Race/ethnicity unknown

1%

Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.
Point Park University Admission Basics

Admissions office phone number

-

Open admission policy

No

Undergraduate Application fee

$40

Applied

2,681

Admitted

2,021

Enrolled

460

Admitted %

75%

Point Park University Admission factors

Admission test scores

Required

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Recommended

Secondary school record

Required

TOEFL

Required

Completion of college preparatory program

Recommended

Recommendations

Recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Point Park University Admission statistics

Students submitting SAT

89%

SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

460

SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

570

SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

430

SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

540

Students submitting ACT

23%

ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

19

ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

24
Point Park University Cost

In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

$18,990

Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

$18,990

Books and Supplies

$1,000

On-campus room and board

$8,440

Off-campus room and board

$4,804

Point Park University Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

100%

Receiving Federal Grants

34% , $4,124 on average

Receiving Institutional Aid

97% , $4,992 on average

Receiving Student Loans

86% , $6,106 on average

Point Park University Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	5	0
Biotechnology	0	5	0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Accounting	1	14	0
Business Administration and Management, General	1	80	125
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other	0	0	0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	0	30	0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General	0	9	0
Marketing, Other	0	0	0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Advertising	0	10	0
Broadcast Journalism	0	16	0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other	0	9	0
Journalism	0	8	22
Mass Communication/Media Studies	0	3	0
Photojournalism	0	6	0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Computer and Information Sciences, General	0	0	0
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other	0	24	0
Information Technology	0	3	0
Culinary and Personal Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General	1	16	0
Education	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Biology Teacher Education	0	1	0
Curriculum and Instruction	0	0	14
Drama and Dance Teacher Education	0	0	0
Education, Other	0	3	0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General	0	0	6
Elementary Education and Teaching	0	15	0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education	0	7	0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching	0	0	0
Mathematics Teacher Education	0	4	0
Social Science Teacher Education	0	0	0
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other	0	4	0
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	1	7	0
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other	0	16	0
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other	0	0	0
Engineering/Industrial Management	0	0	8
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician	0	12	0
English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master
English Language and Literature, General	0	5	0
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	0	4	0
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant	0	0	0
History	Associate	Bachelor	Master
History, General	0	3	0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor	Master
General Studies	0	9	0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	0	1	0
Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Mathematics, General	0	0	0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Behavioral Sciences	0	2	0
Natural Resources and Conservation	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Environmental Science	0	0	0
Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Psychology, General	0	17	0
Psychology, Other	0	0	0
Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Public Administration	0	5	0
Security and Protective Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	0	7	0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	0	78	23
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
International Relations and Affairs	0	0	0
Political Science and Government, General	0	5	0
Social Sciences, General	0	0	0
Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master
Acting	0	0	1
Arts Management	0	0	0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production	0	40	0
Dance, General	0	41	0
Design and Applied Arts, Other	0	1	0
Design and Visual Communications, General	0	0	0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	0	61	0
Photography	0	7	0
Visual and Performing Arts, Other	0	0	0

Point Park University Deadlines

Early decision deadline

-

Early action deadline

-

College will notify student of early decision by

-

College will notify student of early action by

-

Priority application deadline

-

Financial aid priority deadline

Apr 15th

Regular application deadline

No closing date

Fall application deadline

Jun 1st

SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

-

SAT Subject score report due

-

Financial aid deadline

-

Transfer priority application deadline

-

Transfer priority financial aid deadline

-

Transfer application closing date

Rolling admission

Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

-

College will notify student by

-

College will notify student of transfer decision by

-

College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

-

Student must reply to acceptance by

May 1st

Student must reply to financial aid decision by

-

Deadline for housing deposit

-
Point Park University Admin Settings

College Profile Override

-

Application Link

pointweb.pointpark.edu/ics/Admissions/

Scholarship Calculator Link

-

Facebook Link

-

Twitter Username

-

Virtual Tour Link

http://www.pointpark.edu/default.aspx?id=526

Enable Regional Events

-

Point Park University Sports

National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

-

Football program

-

Basketball program

Yes

Baseball program

Yes

Cross country/track program

Yes

Point Park University Military Programs

ROTC

Yes

Army

No

Navy

Yes

Air Force

Yes
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Point Park University Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:	Amount
Academic Scholarships	$4,000 - $20,000	R
Community Service and Leadership Awards	$500 - $12,000	R	R
Athletic Awards	-
Department Scholarships	$500 - $1,000
Performance Awards	$500 - $3,500
Transfer Scholarships	$1,000 - $5,000		R

Student Reviews of Point Park University

4.8

based on 4 reviews

Joseph from Cochranton, PA

Cinema and Digital Arts - The film making program has a great structure and great equipment. Point Park is one of the first Universities to use HD equipment for all 4 years. Plus you start making films your very first year. Many schools wait… more read full review

Cinema and Digital Arts - The film making program has a great structure and great equipment. Point Park is one of the first Universities to use HD equipment for all 4 years. Plus you start making films your very first year. Many schools wait until the Junior year to start actually filming.

Dance - Point Park is a renowned dance school. The program is rigorous yet rewarding for dancers.

Sports, Arts, and Entertainment Management - Point Park is one of the few universities to offer this major. It's designed to teach you how to become a manager whether it be athletes, bands, or celebrities.

Journalism - Great equipment, program, and television studio. read full review
Student from Pittsburgh, PA

The professors are extremely well educated in their fields and are willing to answer any questions that you may have, even if it means that they have to do some outside research of their own to be able to give you an answer. They are always willing… more read full review

The professors are extremely well educated in their fields and are willing to answer any questions that you may have, even if it means that they have to do some outside research of their own to be able to give you an answer. They are always willing to make appointments with students to help you along the way in your courses if you are struggling or not understanding a specific topic in class. read full review

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December 23, 2009	Student from Pittsburgh, PA	read full review
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