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  Point Park University
201 Wood St
Pittsburgh, PA 152221984
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(412) 391-4100 Ext.
(412) 392-3930 Ext.
(412) 392-3430 Ext.

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Associate degree, Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate, Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
Number of students: 3,542 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$40.00

About this School
Point Park University (formerly Point Park College) is a liberal arts university located in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1960, and has about 3,200 undergraduate students. Point Park University is on the semester system and has four schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, The Conservatory Of Performing Arts, and The Adult & Professional Studies Program. It is also home of the Innocence Institute, which was founded by its director Bill Moushey to investigate and challenge possible wrongful criminal convictions so that they might be overturned in the interest of justice. Point Park University changed its name from Point Park College in 2004 to reflect that a large number of graduate programs are offered. The student newspaper is called 'The Globe'. Point Park University also hosts the ever famous old-timey radio show The Globe: In Stereo which is a production in conjunction with the radio station, WPPJ, and the newspaper, The Globe.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$18,990$17,770$16,740
Out of State$18,990$17,770$16,740
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
On-Campus
Room and board$8,440$7,880$7,420
Other Expenses$4,450$3,051$3,252
Off Campus
Room and board$4,804$4,804$4,840
Other Expenses$3,340$2,300$2,500
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$3,140$2,100$1,300

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 29% $3,848
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 38% $3,402
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 95% $4,946
Loans to students 85% $3,653
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Less-than-2-year certificate Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not t...

Associate degree
Mechanical Engineering + Mechanical Technology + Technician
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Associate degree Mechanical Engineering + Mechanical Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical syst...

Associate degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Associate degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

Associate degree
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Other
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Associate degree Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed in the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, General category.

Associate degree
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies + Technicians
Other
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Associate degree Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies + Technicians, Other: Any instructional program in electrical and electronic engineering-related technologies not listed in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General category.

Associate degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Associate degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confuse...

Associate degree
Civil Engineering Technology + Technician
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Associate degree Civil Engineering Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of civil engineers engaged in designing and executing public works projects such as highways, dams, bridges, tunnels and other faci...

Bachelor degree
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Oth.
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Oth: Any instructional program in teacher education, specific academic and vocational programs not listed in the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, General category.

Bachelor degree
Social Science Teacher Education
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Social Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach specific social science subjects and programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Public Administration
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Public Administration: A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and pri...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the va...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, p...

Bachelor degree
Photography
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Photography: A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Incl...

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Mechanical Engineering + Mechanical Technology + Technician
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Mechanical Engineering + Mechanical Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical syste...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics Teacher Education
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Mass Communication + Media Studies
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Mass Communication + Media Studies: A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications...

Bachelor degree
Legal Studies
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Legal Studies, General: A general program that focuses on law and legal issues from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities.

Bachelor degree
Journalism
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojourn...

Bachelor degree
Information Technology
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Information Technology: A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software co...

Bachelor degree
Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization...

Bachelor degree
History
Other
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree History, Other: Any instructional program in history not listed in the History, General category.

Bachelor degree
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Other
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed in the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, General category.

Bachelor degree
General Studies
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree General Studies: An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Bachelor degree
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General: A program that generally prepares individuals for careers in the funeral service industry and for licensure as funeral service directors or morticians. Includes instruction in the basic elements of mortuary science and the business, ...

Bachelor degree
Environmental Science
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Environmental Science: A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degr...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Engineering Technologies + Technicians
Other
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Engineering Technologies + Technicians, Other: Any instructional program in engineering technologies not listed in the Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General category.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subje...

Bachelor degree
Electrical + Electronic Engineering Technologies + Technicians
Other
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Electrical + Electronic Engineering Technologies + Technicians, Other: Any instructional program in electrical and electronic engineering-related technologies not listed in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General category.

Bachelor degree
Education
Other
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Education, Other: Any instructional program in education not listed in the Education, General category.

Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or fil...

Bachelor degree
Design and Applied Arts
Other
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Design and Applied Arts, Other: Any instructional program in design and applied arts not listed in the Design and Applied Arts, General category.

Bachelor degree
Dance
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Dance, General: A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study an...

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the admi...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused...

Bachelor degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: Any instructional program in communication, journalism, and related fields not listed in the Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, General category.

Bachelor degree
Civil Engineering Technology + Technician
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Civil Engineering Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of civil engineers engaged in designing and executing public works projects such as highways, dams, bridges, tunnels and other facil...

Bachelor degree
Cinematography and Film + Video Production
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Cinematography and Film + Video Production: A program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. Includes instruction in theory of film; film technology and equipment operation; f...

Bachelor degree
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other: Any instructional program in business, management, marketing and related support services not listed in the Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, General category.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, account...

Bachelor degree
Broadcast Journalism
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Broadcast Journalism: A program that focuses on the methods and techniques for reporting, producing, and delivering news and news programs via radio, television, and video/film media; and that prepares individuals to be professional broadcast journalists, editors, producers, direc...

Bachelor degree
Biology Teacher Education
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Biology Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach biology programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of bio...

Bachelor degree
Behavioral Sciences
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Behavioral Sciences: A program with a combined or undifferentiated focus on the social sciences, psychology, and biomedical sciences to study complex problems of human individual and social growth and behavior.

Bachelor degree
Advertising
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Advertising: A program that focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and ...

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounti...

Certificates/Postbaccalaureate certificate
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Postbaccalaureate certificate Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staf...

Master's degree
Journalism
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Master's degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojourn...

Master's degree
Engineering + Industrial Management
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Master's degree Engineering + Industrial Management: A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and manage such operations. Includes instruction in acc...

Master's degree
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Master's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and t...

Master's degree
Curriculum and Instruction
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Master's degree Curriculum and Instruction: A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instruc...

Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, account...

Master's degree
Acting
Point Park University

General Description for:
Point Park University Master's degree Acting: A program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the achievement of naturalistic and believable behavior in imaginary circumstances. Includes instruction in voice and acting speech, stage dialects, movement, impro...

 
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