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Point Park University
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  • 4 Year
  • PITTSBURGH, PA
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Point Park University

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    Report Card

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C+
    2. Value
      grade B minus
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade C minus
    5. Athletics
      grade C+
    6. Party Scene
      grade B
    7. Professors
      grade C+
    8. Location
      grade A+
    9. Dorms
      grade C minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade D+
    11. Student Life
      grade B
    12. Safety
      grade B minus

    About

    201 WOOD ST
    PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
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    Athletic Division
    NAIA
    Athletic Conference
    River States Conference

    From Point Park University

    At Point Park University, in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, you’ll have access to opportunities only a world-class city can offer — and few universities can match — for a real-world education that puts you on the Point Park path to a professional career. Our innovative cooperative education program empowers you to work in a paid, full-time position with our corporate partners while earning college credits. We offer more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in today's most sought-after fields. Faculty who teach from experience and have connections to working professionals in your field. Generous financial aid and overall lower tuition costs than many of our competitors for an outstanding return on your college investment. Walking distance to dozens of companies and organizations for co-op, internship and job opportunities.

    Get started on a more active, more professional education at Point Park University. Career-ready. That's the Point. Point Park University.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    70%
    SAT Range
    970-1180
    ACT Range
    18-26
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,980 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $22,039 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Innovative Co-op & Professional Career-Readiness Center

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    Point Park University prepares you to be career-ready. Our innovative co-op program connects you with our corporate partners for paid, full-time positions while earning college credits. Our Downtown Pittsburgh location puts internships, co-op and career opportunities at your doorstep. Our Professional Career-Readiness Center prepares you with the skills (resume, job search, interview) to succeed.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    18
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    3
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    15
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      55%
    • On Campus
      14%
    • Online
      32%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,410 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    381
    Undergrads Over 25
    18%
    Pell Grant
    42%
    Varsity Athletes
    13%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    78%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $37,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    55%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%

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