Point Park University
Location and Contact Information
201 Wood StPittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
USA
Main Tel: (412) 391-4100
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Point Park University, also known as PPU, is a private university of liberal arts situated in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United states. It was established in 1960. Originally founded as Point Park College, it was given its present name in 2004. The university records an enrollment of more than 3,500 students every year. The university grants several associate, bachelor, and master degree programs in diverse areas of study. The university comprises of the following schools:
- Conservatory of Performing Arts
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Communication
Point Park University supports a variety of student clubs and organizations. Among them are the Ad Club and Public Relations Student Society of America, Feminist Forum, and Society of Professional Journalists. Honor societies include Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Alpha Phi Omega (Rho Sigma Chapter), Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honors Society, and Alpha Sigma Lambda Part-Time Student Honor Society.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, media, security and law enforcement, computer science and engineering, business and management, and photography and commercial art.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,334 |
| Room | $ 4,300 |
| Board | $ 4,720 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 3,646 |
Financial Aid
Point Park University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 98% | $10,618 |
| Institutional Grant | 97% | $8,266 |
| Federal Grant | 65% | $2,043 |
| Pell Grant | 28% | $3,244 |
| Other Federal Grant | 37% | $1,153 |
| State or Local Grant | 34% | $3,187 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 90% | $6,959 |
| Federal Loan | 76% | $5,987 |
| Other Loan | 15% | $11,985 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Point Park University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niagara University | Niagara University, NY | 4,254 |
| 2 | Saint Edward's University | Austin, TX | 5,348 |
| 3 | Otterbein College | Westerville, OH | 3,131 |
| 4 | Elon University | Elon, NC | 5,628 |
| 5 | Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | 12,464 |
| 6 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Belton, TX | 2,648 |
| 7 | Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City, OK | 3,884 |
| 8 | Wagner College | Staten Island, NY | 2,294 |
| 9 | Seton Hill University | Greensburg, PA | 2,087 |
| 10 | Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | 4,438 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 693 | 59 |
| Master | 223 | 10 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 4 | 5 |
| Associate | 3 | 19 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 57 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 49 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 5 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,784 in 2009-2010 (3,409 full-time equivalent).
About 36% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 64% of the class.
Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.
Students under 25 years old represent 61% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 64% Women 76% All 72%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 470-570 Math 450-560 Writing 460-570
Room and Board
Point Park University provides on-campus housing for 942 of its 3,409 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
The school is in the American Mideast Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 53 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 52 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Point Park University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Marketing
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
- Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Science
DESIGN
- Design and Applied Arts
- Design and Visual Communications
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Acting
- Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Biology Teacher Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
ENGINEERING
- Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Public Administration
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
LAW
- Legal Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Advertising
- Broadcast Journalism
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Journalism
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Photojournalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Photography
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology