High Point University

High Point, NC

High Point University

High Point, NC

Tuition & Fees

$38,080

not including room and board

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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,680
Declined 2,586
Total Received 11,266
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Private

4,667

undergraduate students

854

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

High Point University, founded in 1924, is private comprehensive institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church and rooted in the liberal arts. Its 420-acre campus is located in High Point, within a close proximity to Greensboro and Winston-Salem, NC.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 5,521
Established in 1924
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

430-acre, suburban campus in High Point (population: 111,513), 15 miles from Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Raleigh/Durham (79 miles) and Charlotte (82 miles). School operates transportation to airport at breaks. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

High Point University
1 University Parkway
High Point, NC
27268

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
95%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • In 2011, High Point University purchased an entire mall—Oak Hollow Mall in High Point, North Carolina.
  • Kester International Promenade at High Point University is home to many incredible sculptures of historical figures, including Mother Teresa, Leonardo DaVinci, Sacajawea, and Ludwig van Beethoven. And since they're all plopped down on benches, you can take a seat (and a selfie) next to them!

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
17%
Top 1/4
43%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
8%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
540
75th
620
25th
530
75th
28
25th
21
75th
27
25th
19
75th
28
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 15
Application deadline (final deadline) March 1
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted SAT Subject Tests Not used

Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,680
Declined 2,586
Total Received 11,266

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Other

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

98%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

81%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$13,685

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,358
Room $7,726
Board $7,712
Additional fees $4,722
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $55,018
Average Financial Aid - $13,685
Total with Avg. Aid $41,333

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,567,373
State $1,666,565
Institutional $19,090,049
Other external $2,393,280
Total $25,717,267

Non-need-based

Federal $3,752
State $4,500
Institutional $13,600,813
Other external $2,006,308
Total $15,615,373

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 336 841-9124
F: 336 841-4649
finplan@highpoint.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, basketball, crew, cross-country, equestrian sports, fishing, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), weight lifting

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, crew, cross-country, equestrian sports, field hockey, fishing, golf, lacrosse, martial arts, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, racquetball, softball, tennis

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big South Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Chemistry, General.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Science.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Dance, General.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Digital Marketing.
Documentary Production.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English Language and Literature, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
Fashion Merchandising.
Finance, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
French Language and Literature.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other.
Graphic Design.
History, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Interior Design.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
International Relations and Affairs.
Journalism.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Mathematical Statistics and Probability.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Mathematics, General.
Meeting and Event Planning.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Music, General.
Neuroscience.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
Philosophy.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physician Associate/Assistant.
Physics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Psychology, General.
Religion/Religious Studies.
Selling Skills and Sales Operations.
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.
Sociology and Anthropology.
Spanish Language and Literature.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
Sports Communication.
Writing, General.

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Exercise Science

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,521

total students

28%

in-state

72%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

85%

4,667
students

Female
57%
2,641

Male
43%
2,026

15%

854
students

Female
68%
578

Male
32%
276

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

4,619
students

Female
57%
2,618

Male
43%
2,001

1%

48
students

Female
48%
23

Male
52%
25

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
76%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

4%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Summer: June 1

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 30
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Trinidad And Tobago
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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