| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | United Methodist |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Panthers |
High Point University is a private liberal arts university in High Point, North Carolina, USA, affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
The school was founded as High Point College in 1924, a joint venture between the Methodist Protestant Church and the citizens of High Point. When the college opened, the campus consisted of three buildings, attended by nine faculty members, and a student enrollment of 122.
The Methodist Protestant Church, which is now part of the United Methodist Church, first became active in educational pursuits in North Carolina in the middle of the 19th century. Of the various institutions which it sponsored, the most ambitious was Yadkin College, which operated in neighboring Davidson County from 1856 to 1895, but failed because of its isolated rural location.
The statewide governing body of the Methodist Protestant Church finally voted to proceed in 1921. Shortly afterwards it accepted an offer from the citizens of High Point to contribute 60 acres of land and $100,000 to the project. The campus was designed by R. E. Mitchell of Washington, DC, assisted by Herbert Hunter of High Point, in the English Renaissance style. Though finishing touches were still being added to Roberts Hall, Women's Hall, and McCulloch Hall, classes began in September 1924.
The steadfast growth that characterized the birth of the College ended abruptly with the Great Depression. This period was difficult for the College in 1932-33, as faculty salaries were cut and expenses were sometimes bartered. Despite a $50,000 fund raising campaign, the College declared bankruptcy on June 15, 1934 and reorganization in an effort to reduce its indebtedness. Reorganization enabled the College to move forward with business and expansion. By the end of the decade, the M. J. Wrenn library and the H. Albion Millis athletic stadium were constructed. During World War II, the College hosted the 326th College Training Detachment of the U.S. Army Air Force. With the liquidation of debt, financial stability ultimately returned by 1945.
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 43% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Big South Conference) Baseball (Big South Conference) Track (Big South Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 16,760 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 15,280 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,480 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,905 | 28% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,800 | 51% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,100 | 77% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,350 | 84% | |
Any Aid: |
92% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 67% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 95% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 560 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
