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201 Wood St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
p. 412-391-4100
w. www.pointpark.edu

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (business dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District4214

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Point Park University?
650th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $20,720 $20,720 $20,720
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $614 $614 $614
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $574 $574 $574
FT Graduate Tuition $11,880 $11,880 $11,880
FT Graduate Required Fees $486 $486 $486
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $660 $660 $660
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $35,000 $35,000 $35,000
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $30,584 $30,584 $30,584
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $24,400 $24,400 $24,400

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $18,990 $20,570 $18,990 $20,570 $18,990 $20,570
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,000(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $8,440 $8,940
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,450 $3,240
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $4,804 $5,400
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,340 $2,030
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,140 $1,830

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$40
Graduate Application Fee$30
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 3,089 (1,030 male / 2,059 female)
Admitted 2,235 (660 male / 1,575 female)
Admission rate 72%
First-time Enrollment 530 (189 male / 341 female)
FT Enrollment 521 (188 male / 333 female)
PT Enrollment 9 (1 male / 8 female)
Total Enrollment3,985

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Point Park University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Point Park University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NAIA
NAIA Basketball Conference American Mideast Conference
NAIA Baseball Conference American Mideast Conference
NAIA Track & Field Conference American Mideast Conference

ACT Test Admission

827th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 32%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 25
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 24

SAT Test Admission

804th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 84%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 570
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 560
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 920 / 1130

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity942
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,300
Board Fee$4,720

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 40 384 20 14 4 1,380 4 1,846
Accounting 2 2 2 28 34
Acting
Advertising 4 30 34
Arts Management
Behavioral Sciences 6 6
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 2 4
Biotechnology
Broadcast Journalism 2 48 50
Business Administration and Management, General 30 112 2 2 2 302 450
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 8 56 64
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 2 4 74 80
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 10 10
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 8 22 30
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other 20 2 62 84
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 6 2 16 24
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 124 2 82 208
Curriculum and Instruction 10 10
Dance, General 2 2 2 90 96
Design and Applied Arts, Other 2 2
Design and Visual Communications, General
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 14 2 134 150
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 10 12
Economics, General 2 2 4
Education, Other 4 4 8
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 12 14
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 2 2 36 40
Elementary Education and Teaching 46 46
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management 2 10 12
English Language and Literature, General 2 10 12
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 16 16
Environmental Science
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 24 24
General Studies 12 20 32
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 2 2 4
History, General 6 6
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2 12 14
Information Technology 2 10 12
International Relations and Affairs
Journalism 2 10 2 68 82
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Legal Studies, General 12 2 8 22
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 2 4
Marketing, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies 2 2 2 6
Mathematics Teacher Education 2 4 6
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 8 2 10
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 2
Photography 16 16
Photojournalism 2 18 20
Political Science and Government, General 4 2 2 8
Psychology, General 4 36 40
Psychology, Other
Public Administration 6 8 2 16
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Security and Protective Services, Other 2 4 16 22
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Sciences, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Visual and Performing Arts, Other

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Point Park University 1055th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $65,355 ($67,188 male / $62,445 female)
Number of FT Faculty 119 (73 male / 46 female)
Number of PT Faculty 445
FT Faculty Ratio 0.3 : 1
Total Benefits $1,803,795

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