High Point University

Overview

High Point University is a University institution located in High Point, NC, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Undergraduate Admissions
One University Parkway
High Point, NC  27268
United States

Contact Dr. Kerr Ramsay
Associate Vice President of Admissions
Email: kramsay@highpoint.edu
Phone: 336-841-9176
Fax: 336-888-6382

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Meeting And Event Planning
Selling Skills And Sales Operations
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, And Marketing Operations, Other
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social And Philosophical Foundations Of Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematical Statistics And Probability
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology And Anthropology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,266

Applied

8,680

Accepted

4,628

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,806

Females Applied

5,441

Females Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,460

Males Applied

3,239

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.38

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 1st	February 1st	Yes
Early decision plan	November 1st	November 22nd
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	583	540	620
SAT Math	575	530	620
ACT Composite	25	22	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,752

Private

Fees

15,906

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

19,122

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,839

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,600

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,252

Avg. Loan Aid

9,433

Avg. Grant Aid

15,212

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

56%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,628

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

73%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.42%
Black or African American	5.75%
White or Caucasian	77.15%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.33%
Asian	1.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	4.45%
Other	2.65%

Gender

Male (43.69%)

Female (56.31%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	94%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Derby Day, Family Weekend and Fall/Spring Concerts

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Campus Activities Team, Purple Reign, Entrepreneurship Club and Volunteer Center

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

403

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 298

Part-time - 105

Male - 202

Female - 56

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