Point Park University

201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
http://www.pointpark.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1960
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students2,962
Endowment12,354,269
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee40
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition17,770
Room/Board7,880
Services
Associated FirmsMany Point Park University graduates are currently in Broadway productions.
Campus Safety24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs274
# of Books117,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus SizeN/A
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing23%
College housing typescoed dorms (57%), women's dorms (32%), men's dorms (11%), special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, other housing options
Popular EventsAnnual Riverboat Cruise(s)-Fall & Spring, Cafe Karaoke (Spring 2004), Downtown Film Series;
Nearest AirportPittsburgh (11)
Nearest TrainPittsburgh (1)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Duquesne University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station
Number of Organizations29
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Globe, The Pioneer, The Cavalcade
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi National Honor Society; Alpha Sigma Lambda-Part-Time Student Honor Society
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry(Inter-denominational), The Body Christian Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, International Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Advertising Club, College Students in Broadcasting, Dance Club, Public Relations Student Society of America, Society of Professional Journalists, Theatre Club, Point Park Singers, The Sprocket Guild, WPPJ, Campus Activities Board, Alpha Phi Omega, Community Outreach Partnership Center-Student Group, College Republicans, Intelligence Club, Point Park Pedalers, IMPULSE Hip-Hop Club, Commuter Club, Point Park University Ambassadors, Student Accounting Association, Sport, Arts and Entertainment Management Club