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Students attend Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Point Park University degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, drama and performing arts, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
Point Park University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
Point Park University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,413 students at the school (as of 2005).
Point Park University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the American Mideast Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the University is to enrich the lives and enhance the careers of our students through disciplined, innovative education."
More complete details are provided below.
Point Park University
201 Wood St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
General Phone: (412) 391-4100
Admissions Phone: (412) 392-3430
Financial Aid Phone: (412) 392-3930
http://www.pointpark.edu
Point Park University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 275 | business management, business and related services, human resources, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 115 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 106 | journalism, communication and journalism, broadcast journalism, advertising, mass communication, photojournalism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 103 | drama, dance, acting |
| Education And Teaching | 56 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, English teaching, early childhood education, math teaching, biology teaching, education courses, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | computer services management, information technology |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, engineering technician |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | general studies, English, history, political science, liberal arts and sciences, history courses, interdisciplinary studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Law | 16 | legal studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 16 | cinematography, photography |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 11 | funeral and mortuary |
| Medicine | 6 | health professions |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | public administration |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Design | 2 | design and applied arts |
| Science | 2 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Point Park University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 610 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 212 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Point Park University had a total enrollment of 3,413 students (2,825 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 72% |
| Ohio | 7% |
| New York | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
Point Park University offers campus housing for 718 of its 2,825 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,453 | 1,866 | 76% | 472 | 25% |
| Men | 750 | 534 | 71% | 163 | 31% |
| Women | 1,703 | 1,332 | 78% | 309 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (412) 392-3430
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,740 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,740 |
| Room and board | $ 7,420 |
| Room charge | $ 3,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,252 |
Financial Aid:
Point Park University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 335700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (412) 392-3930
Point Park University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $69,320 | 8 | $60,708 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $54,802 | 9 | $55,484 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $46,368 | 5 | $41,641 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $40,052 | 9 | $40,424 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $58,876 | 31 | $50,227 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Baseball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 58 | 117 |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 37 | 49 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Photojournalism
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Point Park University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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