Inside Academics at High Point University

The Academic Picture

Academics are the heart of the college experience. This overview pulls together the essentials of academic life at High Point University: its faculty, its majors and fields of study, and its online learning options.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at High Point University is about average at 17 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. High Point University employs 100% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Students at High Point University can choose from 56 majors with reported graduates spanning 19 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at High Point University are shown below:

The most popular majors at High Point University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at High Point University:

• Looking for flexibility? High Point University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 78 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well High Point University retains and graduates its students — 85% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics on High Point University

Each page below covers one part of academic life at High Point University in more detail:

• Academic Majors at High Point University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at High Point University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at High Point University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at High Point University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at High Point University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies