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High Point University
High Point, NC · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 75%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $41,019
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $73,547
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
High Point University is a private nonprofit college in High Point, NC with 5,129 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants, and admitted students average 1288 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $41,019 per year ($36,494 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $73,547 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 75%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 15,625
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 12,004
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing560–670
200800
SAT Math550–650
200800
ACT Composite24–33
136
What High Point University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $66,670
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $49,146
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$36,494
- $30–48k$33,549
- $48–75k$37,480
- $75–110k$39,182
- $110k+$44,884
Get a personal estimate with High Point University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $73,547
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,129
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 16%
- White74%
- Hispanic9%
- Black8%
- Asian2%
High Point University FAQ
What is High Point University's acceptance rate?+
High Point University admits 75% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for High Point University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1288.
What ACT score do you need for High Point University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–33.
Is High Point University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to High Point University?+
In Fall 2023, 15,625 students applied to High Point University and 12,004 were admitted; 1,468 enrolled.
Does High Point University consider legacy status?+
Yes. High Point University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does High Point University require an essay?+
High Point University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does High Point University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $66,670 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $41,019.
What is High Point University's graduation rate?+
72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 198695 · How we use this data
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