Thank you for visiting NationalApplicationCenter.com.

If you are seeing this message, you are doing so for one of several reasons:

  1. You are using a text based browser
  2. You are viewing this site on a web-enabled cell phone
  3. You are using an outdated browser which doesn't fully support Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

If you fall into the third category, you'll need to upgrade your browser to view NationalApplicationCenter.com the way it was intended to be viewed.

To make your life a little simpler, here are some links to CSS compliant browsers:

Any one of these browsers properly supports the CSS used on this site and will allow you to view this site as intended.

National Application Center :: campus tours :: Point Park University admissions

Plan, explore, and apply to college using these great tools.

Point Park University

Point Park University
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984

Official telephone: (412) 391-4100
Fax number: (412) 391-1980
Website: https://www.pointpark.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 73%
Student:Faculty ratio: 10:1
Total faculty: 173 men, 225 women
Full-time faculty: 70 men, 64 women
Part-time faculty: 103 men, 161 women
Graduation rate: 54% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Acting
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Civil Engineering, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • Community Psychology
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other
  • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
  • Dance, General
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Directing and Theatrical Production
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
  • Graphic Design
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Information Technology
  • Intelligence, General
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Journalism
  • Learning Sciences
  • Legal Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Musical Theatre
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Photography
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Radio and Television
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Sports Communication
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • Human Services, General
  • Public Administration
Diplomas

  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Online Educator/Online Teaching
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Doctorates

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Community Organization and Advocacy
  • Community Psychology
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Psychology, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • Communications Technology/Technician
  • Community Psychology
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Intelligence, General
  • Journalism
  • Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
    (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
Data is copyrighted material under license to Peterson's, LLC. Material may contain updates provided solely by the institution to which the updated Data relates. These updates are not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for their accuracy. Copyright © 2021 by Peterson's, LLC. All rights reserved.