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High Point University

High Point University
One University Parkway
High Point, NC 27268

Official telephone: (336) 841-9000
Fax number: (336) 841-5123
Website: https://www.highpoint.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 82%
Student:Faculty ratio: 17:1
Total faculty: 238 men, 248 women
Full-time faculty: 168 men, 152 women
Part-time faculty: 70 men, 96 women
Graduation rate: 70% within six years

High Point University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Communication, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Dance, General
  • Data Science, General
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Digital Marketing
  • Documentary Production
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Education, Other
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • French Language and Literature
  • Game and Interactive Media Design
  • General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • Interior Design
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Journalism
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematical Statistics and Probability
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics, General
  • Meeting and Event Planning
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music, General
  • Neuroscience
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations
  • Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Sports Communication
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Writing, General
Diplomas

  • Administration of Special Education
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Analytics
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • College/Postsecondary/University Teaching
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Education Entrepreneurship
  • Education Policy Analysis
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Evaluation and Research
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Health Professions Education
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • Human Services, General
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Doctorates

  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
Master's Degrees

  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biomedical Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Analytics
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Communication, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Physician Assistant
  • Special Education and Teaching, General

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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