As a co-educational, independent urban university with a tradition of teaching excellence, Point Park University currently enrolls approximately 3800 students through its School of Business, Conservatory of Performing Arts, School of Arts and Sciences and School of Communication. The University maintains close partnerships with the Pittsburgh public schools, other colleges and universities, major business corporations, the foundation community and other area employers. The student body represents 35 states and 50 countries.
Point Park University is located in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of America’s most dynamic cities and home to several world class organizations.
Known as “Steel City” because of its historic role as a steel producer during America’s great industrial age, the city is the regional leader in business, finance, government, non-profit organizations, foundations, higher education, health care, professional sports and the arts for the tri-state area of western Pennsylvania, southeastern Ohio and northern West Virginia.
As the only university located in the downtown area, the growth and development of Point Park University reflects its commitment to being an integral part of the success of the city and region. Established in 1933 as Business Training College, it became Point Park Junior College in 1960. It became a four-year undergraduate institution in 1966, offered its first graduate degree in 1981, and achieved university status in 2003. The name was adopted because of the university’s proximity to Point State Park and the historic confluence of the Ohio, Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers.