High Point University is a private institution. Founded in 1924, it is located in High Point, North Carolina, and operates as an independent, nonprofit university. Private universities like High Point rely on tuition, donations, and endowments rather than state funding, allowing them greater autonomy in curriculum and governance.
The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing experiential learning and personalized education. As a private university, it sets its own admission standards and tuition fees, which are typically higher than public institutions, but it also provides substantial financial aid opportunities to students.