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High Point can be found in High Point, North Carolina (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, computer science and engineering, 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 460 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at High Point centered around 460 to 560, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way High Point works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 2,753 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at 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
Admissions Phone: (336) 841-9216
Financial Aid Phone: (336) 841-9128
http://WWW.HIGHPOINT.EDU
High Point awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 306 | managerial economics, organizational behavior, accounting, non-profit management, business management, MIS, special products marketing, business and related services, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 62 | English, history, political science, sociology, international studies, Spanish language, international relations, French language, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 58 | health and fitness, exercise science, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management, health and physical education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 50 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Education And Teaching | 37 | elementary school teaching, art education, physical education teaching, special ed, educational administration, middle school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Science | 27 | biology, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and safety |
| Design | 12 | interior design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | theatre design, drama |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | clinical lab tech, physician assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | forestry |
Number of programs and degrees for High Point in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 539 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 82 | 7 |
In 2005, High Point had a total enrollment of 2,753 students (2,515 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 43% |
| Maryland | 13% |
| Virginia | 11% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
High Point offers campus housing for 1,091 of its 2,515 (full-time) students.
(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 | 2,184 | 1,453 | 67% | 412 | 28% |
| Men | 827 | 554 | 67% | 167 | 30% |
| Women | 1,357 | 899 | 66% | 245 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (336) 841-9216
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,760 |
| Room and board | $ 6,950 |
| Room charge | $ 2,960 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,550 |
Financial Aid:
High Point participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (336) 841-9128
High Point has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $71,608 | 8 | $65,675 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $61,770 | 16 | $53,219 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $48,723 | 17 | $46,524 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $41,500 | 3 | $54,333 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $59,736 | 44 | $52,973 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 86 | 67 | 153 |
| Track | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 38 | 74 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
Special Products Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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