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High Point University, commonly referred to as HPU, is located in High Point, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in the year 1924 and known as High Point College. The degree-granting academic divisions of the university are:
HPU's sports teams are known as the Panthers. The men's teams participate in basketball, baseball, golf, cross country, track, and soccer. The women's teams compete in cross country, basketball, golf, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, and track. The university also supports a large number of student clubs and organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha, Art Club, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Theta Kappa, and Photography Club.
High Point can be found in High Point, NC (a small city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a United Methodist school. High Point is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at High Point are in business and management and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 480 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at High Point centered around 480 to 580, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 3,064 students were enrolled in High Point.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. High Point student athletes compete in Big South Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
High Point University
833 Montlieu Ave
High Point, NC 27262-3598
General Phone: (336) 841-9000
http://WWW.HIGHPOINT.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 244 | managerial economics, organizational behavior, accounting, business management, special products marketing, MIS, marketing, non-profit management, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 65 | health and fitness, exercise science, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Education and Teaching | 61 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, art education |
| Liberal Arts | 41 | English, history, political science, sociology, Spanish language, international studies, international relations, French language, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 31 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Science | 26 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | computer and info science, computer security, computer science |
| Design | 16 | interior design |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Media | 9 | mass communication |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama, theatre design |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech, physician assistant |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | forestry |
Number of programs and degrees for High Point in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 479 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 74 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, High Point had a total enrollment of 3,064 students (2,844 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 85 % |
High Point offers campus housing for 2,077 of its 2,844 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of High Point, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,428 | 2,549 | 74% | 881 | 35% |
| Men | 1,243 | 875 | 70% | 314 | 36% |
| Women | 2,185 | 1,674 | 77% | 567 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
| In-state comprehensive fee | $ 31,000 |
| Out-of-state comprehensive fee | $ 31,000 |
Financial Aid:
High Point participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293300)
High Point has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $82,173 | 8 | $76,591 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $72,990 | 17 | $64,510 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $57,278 | 29 | $52,485 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $34,001 | 9 | $33,083 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 89 | $65,991 | 64 | $55,613 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 90 | 85 | 175 |
| Track | 24 | 25 | 49 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 46 | 80 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
Special Products Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets High Point Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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