
South University-High Point is a North Carolina campus of South University, not High Point University. South University traces its origins to a business school founded in Savannah, Georgia, in 1899; its later expansion brought programs to additional locations, including High Point.
That distinction matters when researching the school. South University's institutional history and policies do not establish when a particular program began - or whether it is currently accepting students - at the High Point campus. Applicants should identify the campus and program on the current catalog and enrollment documents.
South University organizes its academic offerings across health professions, nursing and public health, business, and other fields at the university level. The High Point campus should not be assumed to offer every program in that university-wide catalog.
For a High Point applicant, the useful questions are which credential is offered at this location, whether required courses are in person or online, and where any clinical or practical training takes place. These details can differ substantially between programs bearing the same university name.
South University-High Point is in High Point, North Carolina, in the Piedmont Triad region. It is a separate institution from High Point University, which is also located in the city.
The campus's nonresidential arrangement makes travel planning relevant. Students considering a program with in-person classes or clinical placements should check the current classroom address, parking arrangements, schedule, and placement locations before estimating their commute.
South University describes its educational purpose in career-oriented terms, emphasizing academic preparation and the knowledge and skills associated with students' chosen fields. That is a statement of institutional intent, not evidence that a particular graduate will obtain a license or job.
Prospective students can assess how the stated purpose applies to their program by examining its curriculum, required practical experiences, and published learning outcomes. Those program-level details are more informative than a university-wide mission statement alone.
Name of the institution
South University-High PointLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: MidsizeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
UniversityMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
QuartersFoundation year
1899South University-High Point is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.