Freshman Admission Requirements

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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

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

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	Not Reported
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

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Admissions Office

Address

One University Parkway

City, State, Zip

High Point, NC 27268

Phone

(336) 841-9216

Fax

(336) 841-5123

E-mail

admiss@highpoint.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

March 1

Application Fee

$50

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

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, Rolling

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

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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

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Overall Admission Rate

81% of 8,936 applicants were admitted

Women

83% of 5,310 applicants were admitted

Men

77% of 3,626 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

1,252 (17%) of 7,208 admitted students enrolled

Women

694 (16%) of 4,398 admitted students enrolled

Men

558 (20%) of 2,810 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

81% of 462 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

89% of 5718 applicants were admitted

Students Offered Wait List

287

Students Accepting Wait List Position

287

Students Admitted From Wait List

149

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

573 average
520-620 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

5%

Score of 600 - 700

32%

Score of 500 - 600

51%

Score of 400 - 500

12%

Score of 300 - 400

1%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

576 average
530-620 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

3%

Score of 600 - 700

33%

Score of 500 - 600

53%

Score of 400 - 500

10%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

24 average
21-27 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

8%

Score of 24 - 29

42%

Score of 18 - 23

46%

Score of 12 - 17

4%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 18%
Top quarter: 47%
Top half: 78%

National Merit Scholar

2%

Valedictorian

1%

Class President

1%

Student Government Officer

7%

Tuition and Expenses

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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

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Financial Aid Office

Email

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 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

863 (62.4%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

634 (73.5%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

633 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

61 (9.6%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

52%

Average Award

$15,623

Need-Based Gift

Received by 629 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,637

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 479 (75.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,386

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 540 (85.3%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

462 (33.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,238

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

2,417 (53.6%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,861 (77.0%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,859 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

190 (10.2%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

51%

Average Award

$15,723

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,811 (97.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,884

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,444 (77.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,356

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 1,499 (80.6%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

1,488 (33.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,416

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

65%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$37,025

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

14.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

3.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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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

Art/Fine Arts, 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

$1,128

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Visual and performing arts

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

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

305

Part-Time Faculty

157

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

53%

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

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

617,251

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

749

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

 

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science in Athletic Training, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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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

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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

6%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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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

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Panthers

School Colors

Purple and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

badminton, bowling, football, racquetball, water polo

Student Activities

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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

22% of women participate

Fraternities

7% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

4,467

Women

2,632 (58.9%)

Men

1,835 (41.1%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

4,418

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.8% Asian
4.9% Black/African-American
5.3% Hispanic/Latino
6.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
79.2% White
1.7% Unknown

International Students.

2.3% from 35 countries

Average Age

19

All Graduate Students

484

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

79.3%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

60.2%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

63.8%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

64.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

61%

Average Starting Salary

61%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

21.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Business 1%
Law 1%
Theology 1%
Arts and Sciences 6%
Medicine 1%
Veterinary Medicine 1%
Education 4%