Campus & Student Life at High Point University

Home to about 4,628 undergraduates in 2020, High Point is a private university located in High Point, North Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, High Point offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by High Point can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our High Point Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

High Point University is Affiliated With the United Methodist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.

High Point Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 21.0% of the student population at High Point. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit High Point Disability Services.

High Point for the Military

While not a "service academy", High Point does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our High Point for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at High Point University

High Point offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at High Point University

There were 4,628 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,575 (98.9%). Part-time attendance was 53 (1.1%).

High Point University is Ranked #335 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, High Point receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank High Point #335 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at High Point by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the High Point Diversity Guide.

High Point University Competes in the NCAA

High Point has a total of 314 student athletes, 158 men and 156 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to High Point University Athletics