Mission: Point Park University educates students in a diverse urban environment and prepares graduates to apply knowledge to achieve their goals, advance their professions and serve their communities. Founded in 1960, Point Park University is a dynamic, urban university with a strong liberal arts tradition. Located in Downtown Pittsburgh, Point Park enrolls more than 4,200 full- and part-time students in more than 100 undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs offered through its School of Arts and Sciences, Rowland School of Business, School of Communication and Conservatory of Performing Arts. Students represent more than 40 states and 42 countries. As an undergraduate, graduate or international student at Point Park, you'll have access to opportunities only a world-class city can offer -- and few universities can match -- for a real-world, career-focused education.A Point Park education is affordable: 99 percent of students receive financial aid. A Point Park education is personalized: the student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. Classes are offered days, evenings, Saturdays and online to meet the diverse needs of students.Point Park provides a career-oriented education with professors who teach from academic and practical experience, as many of them have worked in the fields they are teaching about. The downtown location provides a variety of opportunities for internships and jobs with leading companies and organizations, which are within walking distance.The University's undergraduate majors include: accounting; animation and visual effects; behavioral sciences; biological sciences; biotechnology; broadcast production and media management; broadcasting reporting; business management; cinema production; civil engineering technology; criminal justice; dance; economics and finance; education (prekindergarten-fourth grade and fourth-eighth grade); electrical engineering; English; English/creative writing; environmental journalism; forensic science; funeral service; global cultural studies; history; human resource management; information technology; instructional studies; intelligence and national security; interdisciplinary designed major; journalism; legal studies; liberal studies; mass communication; mechanical engineering ; multimedia; photography; photojournalism; political science; premedical and preprofessional studies; psychology; public administration; public relations and advertising; screenwriting; secondary education; sports, arts and entertainment management; theatre arts; and writing for screen and media. Master's programs cover the fields of business, communication, criminal justice, education, performing arts and the sciences, and doctorates are available in clinical community psychology, community engagement and leadership and administration.The Academic Village Initiative at Point Park University adds to the vibrancy of Downtown Pittsburgh. This initiative is transforming the campus into a multiblock, living and learning hub and redefining the student experience. The most recent addition to campus is the Center for Media Innovation. The new Pittsburgh Playhouse is currently being constructed and should be ready by 2018. With the city of Pittsburgh as Point Park's campus, students have advantages both on and off campus to fill their free time. There are 15 varsity Pioneer sports teams and more than 40 student clubs and organizations to choose from, plus countless sports, cultural and entertainment activities as well as eateries within a few blocks of campus.

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