High Point University
High Point, NC
High Point is a liberal arts university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1924, it gained university status in 1991. Its 80-acre campus is located in a residential area of High Point, 17 miles from Winston-Salem and 15 miles from Greensboro.
Website: www.highpoint.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 77% of 10,098 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- March 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.30
- SAT Math
- 550-630 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
589 average
560-630 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 24 average
22-28 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $52,998
- Tuition and Fees
- $35,118
- Room and Board
- $14,130
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 57%
- Average Freshman Award
- $16,524
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $39,597
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 314
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 22% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 33% of classes
30-39 students: 15% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes
Campus Life
- High Point Population
- 107,741
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Charlotte
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 94% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Panthers
- Sororities
- 26% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 9% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.8% Asian
5.1% Black/African-American
5.5% Hispanic/Latino
5.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
79.4% White
2.1% Unknown - International Students
- 2.7% from 39 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 81.4%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 59.2%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 19.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | 3 |
Social Studies | 3 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | August 15 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Essay component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- One University Parkway
- City, State, Zip
- High Point, NC 27268
- Phone
- (336) 841-9216
- Fax
- (336) 841-5123
- admiss@highpoint.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- March 1
- Application Fee
- $50
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling, notification begins February 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- November 1, February 1
- Early Decision Notification
- November 27, February 1
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- November 15
- Early Action Notification
- December 15
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 77% of 10,098 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 79% of 6,167 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 74% of 3,931 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 1,252 (16%) of 7,770 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 847 (17%) of 4,861 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 687 (24%) of 2,909 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- 82% of 657 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Admission Rate
- 87% of 6,841 applicants were admitted
- Students Offered Wait List
- 567
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- 567
- Students Admitted From Wait List
- 84
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.30
- 3.75 and Above
- 14%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 18%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 22%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 19%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 24%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 550-630 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 7%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 36%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 54%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 3%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 589 average
560-630 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 4%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 46%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 47%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 3%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 24 average
22-28 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 15%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 50%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 34%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 1%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 15%
Top quarter: 43%
Top half: 74% - National Merit Scholar
- 1%
- Valedictorian
- 1%
- Class President
- 2%
- Student Government Officer
- 9%
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $52,998
- Tuition and Fees
- $35,118
- Room and Board
- $14,130
- Books and Supplies
- $1,500
- Other Expenses
- $2,250
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Institutional Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002933 |
Free |
State Aid Form |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 750 (62.4%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 560 (73.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 560 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 79 (9.6%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 57%
- Average Award
- $16,524
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 558 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,448
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 405 (75.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,329
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 463 (85.3%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 367 (33.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,850
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 2,419 (53.6%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,899 (78.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,895 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 201 (10.2%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 52%
- Average Award
- $16,266
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,859 (97.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,038
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,461 (77.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,403
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 1,511 (80.6%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 1,409 (33.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,780
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 53%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $39,597
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 12.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 2.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Music, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Leadership, Religious Involvement
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children of Faculty/Staff, First-Generation College Students, Relatives of Clergy, Veterans
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $1,052
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Communication, General
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dance, General
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- 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
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability
- 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
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Communication
- Writing, General
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Parks and recreation
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Elementary education, strategic communication, athletic training
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 314
- Part-Time Faculty
- 164
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 55%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 22% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 33% of classes
30-39 students: 15% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 67% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 21% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 701,185
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 749
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Education, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Athletic Training, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching
Master's Programs of Study
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education
- Mathematics Education
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Pharmacy
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education
- Mathematics Education
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
Location and Setting
- High Point Population
- 107,741
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Charlotte
- Campus Size
- 380 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 26.6 average low in January, 83.6 average high in September
- Rain
- 116 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in High Point
- Nearest Train Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in High Point
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 94% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Students required to live on campus through junior year
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Panthers
- School Colors
- Purple and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Golf | x | x | x | |
Lacrosse | x | x | x | x |
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- golf
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- badminton, bowling, football, racquetball, water polo
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, big brothers big sisters, campus activities team, purple reign, entrepreneurship club, volunteer center
- Sororities
- 26% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 9% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 4,545
- Women
- 2,611 (57.4%)
- Men
- 1,934 (42.6%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 4,504
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.8% Asian
5.1% Black/African-American
5.5% Hispanic/Latino
5.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
79.4% White
2.1% Unknown - International Students.
- 2.7% from 39 countries
- Average Age
- 19
- All Graduate Students
- 592
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 81.4%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 59.2%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 63.5%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 64.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 19.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 1%
Law 1%
Theology 1%
Arts and Sciences 6%
Medicine 1%
Veterinary Medicine 1%
Education 4%
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