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High Point University campus

🇺🇸 USA · North Carolina

High Point University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
75.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹42,56,246Out-of-state
Students
5,129Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

About

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 Yadkin College, another college sponsored by the Methodist Protestant Church between 1856 and 1895. High Point College was renamed High Point University in 1991.
High Point University has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1951. The university's teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Big South Conference.

Admissions planning estimate

75.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 40.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 76.83%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 76.8% (12,004/15,625; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

75 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 21,264
Offered a place 14,531
Enrolled 1,665

11.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1110-1320
4001600
ACT composite24-33
136

What a year costs

₹61,74,714 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹42,56,246
  • Housing₹17,77,569
  • Books & supplies₹1,40,898
Sticker price ₹61,74,714
After aid (average) ₹36,35,826

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹42,56,246
Out-of-state ₹42,56,246

Average aid awarded: ₹18,41,443 a year.

Outcomes and support

85.4%
Retention
73.7%
Graduation
44%
Get financial aid
76%
From out of state

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 74.3%
Hispanic 8.7%
African American 8.2%
Unknown 5.4%
Asian 2.1%
Native American 0.5%
Multiracial 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Educationbachelor
Sociology and Anthropologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate75.31%
Total Applicants21264
Admitted Applicants14531
Enrolled Applicants1665
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1110
SAT Composite 75th %1320
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %33

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹42,56,246
Out-of-State Tuition₹42,56,246
Average Housing Cost₹17,77,569
Books & Supplies₹1,40,898
Average Net Price₹36,35,826
Students Receiving Aid44%
Average Aid Awarded₹18,41,443
Out-of-State Students76%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.19%
Asian2.05%
Hispanic8.7%
White74.34%
Multiracial0.33%
Native American0.49%
Pacific Islander0.1%
International0.39%
Unknown Race5.42%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate73.7%
Retention Rate85.35%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates5129

Contact

Street Address1 University Pkwy
ZIP Code27268
Phone(336) 841-9216
Websitehttps://www.highpoint.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/