History
In 1924 High Point College opened as a cooperative venture between the Methodist Protestant Church and the City of High Point. The campus consisted of three partially completed buildings, there were nine faculty members, and student enrollment was 122.
Education
High Point University announced in October 2007 that it was doubling its investment in academic programs, student life, scholarships and construction of new facilities. The university’s board of trustees approved doubling the investment in the university from $110 to $225 million over a period of three years. The campus transformation is made possible through gifts, bonds and operating revenues.
Research
The High Point University Survey Research Center (SRC) conducts high quality public affairs and social science research using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods. Student work and ideas are at the core of the SRC’s approach to pursuing interdisciplinary research projects and communicating its findings to the public.
Career
Applying for a job is as easy as 1-2-3. When you become a student at High Point University you will gain access to our job posting site, Workday. This site is updated continuously with student employment opportunities.
High Point University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 12 Masters
- 290 Scholarships
- 879 Academic Staff
- 4,910 Students
- Private Institution Type
High Point University Overview
High Point University Scholarships
High Point University Scholarships
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250000 INR
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31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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72000 USD
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31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
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25600 USD
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20000 USD
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31 Mar 2027
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2026
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31 Jan 2027
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38000 GBP
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16 Sep 2026
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40000 USD
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30 Sep 2026
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Various benefits
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01 Sep 2026
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30000 USD
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50000 USD
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16800 USD
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01 Oct 2026
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1000 USD
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250000 INR
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31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2026
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31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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Becas La Caixa
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38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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40000 USD
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30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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50000 USD
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Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
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Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2026
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31 Jan 2027
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38000 GBP
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16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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40000 USD
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30 Sep 2026
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Various benefits
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01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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50000 USD
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Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
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Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
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20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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Various benefits
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Becas La Caixa
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38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
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Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
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Independent provider
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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Independent provider
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
STEAM Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2026
LoopEd Scholarship
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Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Becas La Caixa
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Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
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Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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High Point University Student Reviews & Awards
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Hands on experience
Great hands on experience about business development
Awesome service
Yes, I'll recommend it and there's nothing i dislike. I studied with HPTU but and study experience in b. Tech was good. I studied course electronics and communication in 2014. It was semester based degree.
Learning by Doing at Hyper: A Modern Approach
At Hyper Island, I loved the learning by doing philosophy and how each module's knowledge was implemented through real projects. The education style felt very modern and cutting-edge, placing a lot of responsibility on the student. Here, there are no textbooks or teachers guiding you every step of the way, which creates a more adult-like environment where your progress depends on how much effort you put in. However, I believe there could be better follow-up from program managers. There is a noticeable variation in the group's hard skills, and the skill level isn't always consistent across the board. Some students may advance faster than others, which can lead to a disparity in the overall learning experience.
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Student services
The Office of Student Accounts is here to help you work through any issues you may have regarding your student account. We are available to any current student, parent or member of the university community to answer questions about a range of account issues, including:
- Billing
- Payment of tuition & fees and the Student Account Center
- Enrollment and payment of Student Health Insurance
- Enrollment and payment of the new Tuition Protection Plan
- Administration of Tuition Management Systems Monthly Payment Plan
- Administration of University Dining Plan enrollment for students living on campus
Housing services
High Point University is committed to providing some of the finest residential communities and options in private higher education in the country. With over 99% of our incoming first year students coming from 45 states other than North Carolina and many foreign countries, High Point University is by design a very residential campus.
Library services
We have several library spaces at High Point University: Herman H. and Louise M. Smith Library is the main library and holds the majority of our book collection; the Wanek Center Learning Commons is our quiet study space with a young adult and popular fiction collection; and our most recent library is the School of Education Curriculum Center.
ICT services
Laptops and graphing calculators are available for check out at the circulations desks in both Smith Library and the Wanek Center Learning Commons. They are available to check out for up to 4 hours.
Medical services
Student Health Services is available to all full-time High Point University students for:
- medical examinations and treatment of acute illness and injuries
- treatment and management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and asthma
- 24 hour nurse phone triage service
- minor medical procedures, such as suturing, incision and drainages of abscesses and skin lesion removal
- routine gynecological services
Campus life
The Aldridge Village at High Point University features their own “mini” campus with a pool, basketball court, volleyball court, dining facility and a security satellite station which is manned 24 hours daily. Having 540 parking spaces, there will be ample parking for all however, driving will not be necessary because a rotating shuttle will arrive every 15 minutes.
Sports facilities
Weight/Fitness/Cardio Areas, Gymnasium, 2 Mulit Purpose Courts, 1/10-mile Indoor Three-lane Track, Maynard Pool (heated pool with hot tub), Outdoor Basketball Court, Sand Volleyball Court, Group Exercise Studio.
Student clubs
The Office of Student Activities works to plan a calendar jam-packed with fun and exciting opportunities. Every week we offer a variety events from Monday movies in the Extraordinaire Cinema, Wednesday Night Live events such as coffee houses or karaoke, and venture trips off campus to different places in the surrounding community. All activities are complimentary to our students! Students can find out about upcoming events through Facebook and Twitter and the Campus Concierge Daily Email.
Accreditation
High Point University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.
High Point University Campus Locations
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