High Point University
High Point University (HPU) is a private university in High Point, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university was founded as High Point College in 1924, and it became High Point University in October 1991. HPU offers 63 undergraduate majors, 65 undergraduate minors, and 18 graduate majors. U.S. News & World Report ranks HPU #1 in Regional Colleges South.
Former names | High Point College (1924–1991) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Nil Sine Numine (Latin) |
Motto in English | Nothing Without Divine Guidance |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1924 |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | IAMSCU NAICU |
| Endowment | $128 million (2021) |
| President | Nido Qubein |
| Provost | Daniel Erb |
Academic staff | 323 |
| Students | 5,850 |
| Undergraduates | 4,910 |
| Postgraduates | 319 |
| Location | , U.S. 35.9741251°N 79.9954946°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 500 acres (200 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and white |
| Nickname | Panthers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big South Conference |
| Mascot | Prowler the Panther |
| Website | www |
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