High Point University

High Point University
Former names
High Point College (1924–1991)
MottoNil Sine Numine (Latin)
Motto in English
Nothing Without Divine Guidance
TypePrivate university
Established1924; 100 years ago (1924)
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
Academic affiliations
IAMSCU
NAICU
Endowment$128 million (2021)[1]
PresidentNido Qubein[2]
ProvostDaniel Erb
Academic staff
500
Students6,335
Undergraduates5,135
Postgraduates1,196
Location,
U.S.

35°58′27″N 79°59′44″W / 35.9741251°N 79.9954946°W / 35.9741251; -79.9954946
CampusSuburban, 520 acres (210 ha)
Colors    Purple and white
NicknamePanthers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IBig South Conference
MascotProwler the Panther
Websitehighpoint.edu

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 1991. HPU offers 66 undergraduate majors, 68 undergraduate minors, and 21 graduate majors.

  1. ^ "Data USA: High Point University". Data USA. October 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Office of the President: High Point University". www.highpoint.edu. Retrieved August 29, 2019.