Point Park University is a private university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Founded: 1960

School Ranking: Ranked 352nd in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings. Ranked 4th in Niche's Best College Locations in Pennsylvania and 41st in Pennsylvania's Most Diversified Colleges.

Location: Located in downtown Pittsburgh, it is the only downtown university in Pittsburgh, surrounded by parks, riverside trails, numerous shops and restaurants, as well as Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations, providing students with a wealth of internship and employment opportunities as well as cultural and entertainment activities.

Student size: There are 2,418 undergraduates and 960 graduate students in 2024, totaling 3,378 students.

Student-faculty ratio: 11:1, 79% of the courses have fewer than 20 students, which allows students to receive more attention and personalized guidance from teachers.

Gender and racial diversity: In terms of gender ratio, males account for 36% and females account for 64%; in terms of racial diversity, minority students account for 28%, of which whites account for 67%, blacks account for 12%, Hispanics account for 10%, multiracials account for 3%, international students account for 2%, and Asians account for 1%.

Professional settings

Undergraduate majors: more than 70 undergraduate majors, covering multiple colleges such as the College of Arts and Sciences, Roland School of Business, School of Communication, and School of Education. Popular majors include dance, business management and marketing, film production, business administration, and theater arts.

Graduate majors: There are more than 20 master's and doctoral degree programs, such as advanced degree programs in education, business, media, performing arts, etc., to meet the needs of different students for further study.

Online degree: There are also more than 40 online degree programs, which provide convenience for students who need flexible learning methods.

Teaching characteristics

Focus on practice: Emphasis on combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, through internships, project practice, cooperative education, etc., so that students can accumulate rich practical experience before graduation and improve their employment competitiveness, such as cooperating with local companies and organizations to provide students with paid internship programs.

Faculty: Most teachers have rich industry experience and can integrate actual cases and the latest industry trends into teaching, help students better understand and master professional knowledge, and provide students with professional guidance and career advice.

Campus life

Accommodation options: The school provides a variety of on-campus accommodation options, such as mixed dormitories, female dormitories, single student apartments, etc., to meet the needs of different students.

Student activities: Yes More than 30 student activities, including academic clubs, art performances, sports activities, volunteer services, etc., enrich students' extracurricular life and cultivate students' leadership, teamwork spirit and social responsibility.

Sports: Although no specific sports teams are explicitly mentioned, the school pays attention to students' physical exercise and competitive spirit, and provides students with opportunities and facilities to participate in sports activities.

Tuition and funding

Tuition: In the 2024-2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition fees vary from college to college. The College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Communication, the School of Education, etc. are $18,825/semester, and the School of Performing Arts is $23,970/semester; in graduate courses, master's degree courses are $818 per 3 credits, and master's degree and certificate courses in education are $612 per 3 credits.

Funding: The school is committed to making education affordable and provides students with a variety of scholarships, grants and financial aid programs. In 2023 The average annual aid received by freshmen in 2019 is $30,560, and 90% of freshmen entering in fall 2020 received need-based financial aid, averaging $25,190 per student.