Point Park University

10 Interesting Facts about Point Park University

1. Founding: Founded in 1933 as Point Park College, it gained university status in 2003.
2. Location: Situated in downtown Pittsburgh, providing access to cultural and business opportunities.
3. Accreditation: Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
4. Academic Programs: Offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines.
5. Arts Emphasis: Renowned for its Conservatory of Performing Arts, offering programs in dance, theatre, and cinema arts.
6. Diversity: Embraces diversity with students from over 40 states and 50 countries.
7. Internship Opportunities: Provides students with access to numerous internship opportunities in Pittsburgh’s vibrant business and arts community.
8. Athletics: Competes in NAIA Division II as the Point Park Pioneers, with sports including basketball, soccer, and volleyball.
9. Career Development: Offers comprehensive career development services, including resume assistance, job fairs, and networking events.
10. Community Engagement: Actively involved in community service initiatives, promoting civic engagement and social responsibility.

Point Park University Athletics

Point Park University athletics, known as the Pioneers, compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II. With a variety of sports programs including basketball, soccer, and volleyball, student-athletes embody excellence and sportsmanship while representing the university in collegiate athletic competition.

Admissions

Point Park University Acceptance Rate: 82%

Point Park University Tuition

Programs

Accounting (traditional B.S. and post-baccalaureate also offered fully online)
Acting
Animation
Applied Computer Science (concentrations in big data and analytics, general, networking and security and software development; also offered fully online)
Behavioral Sciences
Biological Sciences (concentrations in bioinformatics, environmental science, molecular/cellular and organismal)
Broadcasting (with a concentration in broadcast reporting or broadcast production)
Business Administration (degree completion program offered on-ground and fully online)
Business Management (concentrations in entrepreneurship, general management, hospitality management, and international business with traditional B.S. and post-baccalaureate also offered fully online)
Cinema Arts
Cinema Production
Civil Engineering
Computer Science (See Applied Computer Science)
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice (also offered fully online)
Dance (ballet, jazz, modern concentrations)
Digital Journalism
Economics and Finance
Education:
Education (Associate of Arts degree)
Elementary Education – Pre-K through Grade 4
4th-8th Grade (concentrations in English, math, science or social studies)
Instructional Studies
Point Park Residency Program (B.A. in PreK-4 and B.A. in Special Education PreK-12 programs for pre-service teacher candidates working as paraprofessionals or support staff in schools)
Secondary Education (concentrations in biology, English, math or social studies)
Special Education
Special education dual certification option available in the following:
Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade
Secondary Education – Grades 7-12 (concentrations in English, mathematics and social studies)
Electrical Engineering
English
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Exploratory/Undecided
Forensic Science
Funeral Service (B.S. traditional and capstone programs with concentrations in health and science and business administration)
Global Cultural Studies
Graphic and Interactive Design
History
Human Resources Management (traditional B.S. and post-baccalaureate also offered fully online)
Human Resources Management 4+1 B.S./M.A. dual degrees program (also offered fully online)
Information Technology (See Applied Computer Science)
Instructional Studies
Intelligence and National Security (B.S. traditional, post-baccalaureate and certificate offered)
Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A. or B.S. degree; also offered fully online)
Digital Journalism
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies (B.A. or B.S. program, concentrations in applied arts, information technology, international studies, public administration or self design)
Marketing and Sales (concentrations in general, marketing management and professional sales; also offered fully online)
Mechanical Engineering
Multimedia (concentration in production or visual communication)
Musical Theatre
Organizational Leadership (also offered fully online)
Photography
Political Science (concentrations in government and law and international studies)
Pre-Medical and Health-Related Professionals Program (open to qualifying students in all majors)
Psychology (concentrations in child, clinical, community, forensic and general psychology, as well as the religion and spirituality of psychology)
Psychology 4+1 B.A./M.A. program
Public Administration (traditional B.S. degree and certificate offered; concentrations in general public administration, EMS administration, fire service administration and law enforcement; also offered fully online)
Public Relations, Advertising and Social Media (also offered fully online)
Screenwriting
Social Justice Studies
Social Media Management (fully-online degree completion program)
Sports, Arts, Entertainment & Music Business
Sports Communication
Stage Management (see Theatre)
Technical Theatre/Design (see Theatre)
Theatre (theatre arts, acting, musical theatre and theatre production (technical design/management, stage-management, design)
Theatrical Engineering (minor)
Undecided/Exploratory:

Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

2,339 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

236