College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1924 |
Religious Affiliation: |
United Methodist |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
2,524 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$46,182,299 |
Application Deadline: |
August 15 |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$18,130 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,590 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
96 |
Honor Societies: |
Alphi Chi, Alpha Delta Omega, Alpha Phi Sigma, Aplha Psi, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Delta Mu Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, The Order of the Acorn, The Order of the Lighted Lamp, The Order of the Omega, Phi Epsilon Kappa, Phi Sigma Iota, Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association, Pi Delta Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Sigma Delta Pi. |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Delta Theta, Association of Jewish Students, Baptist Student Union, Board of Stewards, Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Kappa Chi, Reflection Groups. |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Epsilon, Kappa Alpha Psi, Black Cultural Awareness, International Club, Genesis, Multi-Cultural Programming Committee. |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Student Government: Community Affairs Board; Judicial Board; Student Senate; Student Activities Board. Communications: Apogee (literary magazine); Campus Chronicle (newspaper); WHPU Radio; Zenith (yearbook). Cultural Activities: Art League; Cultural Enrichment Series; Chapel Choir; Cabaret; Spotlight Players; Wind Ensemble; Tower Players; University Singers. Professional Organizations: American Chemical Society; American Humanics, American Marketing Association; Biology Club; Craven Investment Club; Criminal Justice Club; Home Furnishings Club; HUUG; Interior Design Club; MISA; NC Association of Educators. Service Organizations: Alpha Phi Omega; Campus Civitan Club; Circle K; The Volunteer Center; Campus Coalition to Put a Face on AIDS in Africa; Habitat for Humanity. Political Groups: Center for the Study of the Presidency; College Democrats; College Republicans; Model United Nations; Society for Historical and Political Awareness. Special Interest Groups: Cheerleaders; Co-ed Intramurals; Commuting Student Organization; Dance Team; German Club; Gymnastics Club; Odyssey Club; Outdoor Activities Club; Panther Club; PE Club; Peer Educators; Pre-Law Club; Political Science Club; Sports Medicine Club; Student for Environmental Awareness; Toccatatones. Greek Social Societies: Delta Sigma Phi; Kappa Delta; Lambda Chi Alpha; Phi Mu; Pi Kappa Alpha; Theta Chi; Kappa Chi Omega; Zeta Tau Alpha. Panhellenic Council. Intrafraternity Council. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) School Paper (distributed monthly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
5 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
4 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
20% |
Number of Sororities: |
4 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
4 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
31% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
169,039 |
Library Facilities: |
Madison Park Library, Furniture Library Collection, Evans Early American Imprints, Rhonda Robbins High Point University Archive |
Museums |
Sechrest Gallery, Hayworth Fine Arts Center, Hayworth Chapel, Radio Studio/Station, Millis Athletic/Convocation Center |
Computers Available: |
325 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
80 |
Wired Labs: |
15 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
300 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (12%), women's dorms (32%), men's dorms (21%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (6%), apartment for single students (21%) |
Sprinkler System: |
31% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
90 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Greensboro/High Point (15), Raleigh, NC (82) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
High Point, NC (1) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
High Point, NC (1) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (North Carolina A&T) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (North Carolina A&T) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Orientation, Homecoming, Snow Ball Dance, Spring Fling, Greek Week, Campus Life Award Ceremony, Derby Day, Panther Palooza |
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