School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Point Park University is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

201 Wood St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
Main Phone: (412) 391-4100
Web Site: www.pointpark.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,591 (full-time equivalent) students. 97.4% of students attend full-time, while 2.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 156 male students and 304 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 33.9% of the student body, while females made up 66.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (679)%, Hispanic (37)%, Asian (55)%, and Native American (13)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 460. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 430 or higher. One fourth of students scored 540 or higher.

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Human Resource
• Other Business And Management

• Journalism
• Specialized Communication

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Other Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Industrial And Engineering Management

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Other Health Care

• Government And Political Science
• History

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Law And Legal

• Biology

• Commercial Art And Design
• Dance
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Photography And Film

• Mortuary And Funeral

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Public Administration

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Point Park University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Mid-Ohio Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• Recommendations are recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.