High Point University
Other name | HPU |
|---|---|
Former names | High Point College (1924–1991) |
| Motto | Nil Sine Numine |
Motto in English | Nothing Without Divine Guidance |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | September 14, 1924 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | IAMSCU NAICU |
| Endowment | $194.9 million (2025) |
| President | Nido Qubein |
| Provost | Daniel Erb |
Academic staff | 500 |
| Students | 6,335 |
| Undergraduates | 5,135 |
| Postgraduates | 1,196 |
| Address | One North University Parkway , , North Carolina , 27268 , United States 35°58′27″N 79°59′44″W / 35.9741251°N 79.9954946°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 520 acres (210 ha) |
| Colors | Royal Purple and White |
| Nickname | Panthers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big South Conference |
| Mascot | Prowler the Panther |
| Website | highpoint.edu |
High Point University (informally known as HPU) is a private university in High Point, North Carolina, United States. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the university was founded in 1924 as High Point College (HPC) by the Methodist Protestant Church and the City of High Point, succeeding the Yadkin College, another college sponsored by the Methodist Protestant Church between 1856 and 1895. High Point College was renamed High Point University in 1991.