High Point University Overview
You may recognize High Point University, The Premier Life Skills University, because of our successful career placement rate. HPU is a national leader in job and graduate school outcomes with 99% of HPU graduates launching careers or beginning graduate school within 180 days of graduation — 13 points higher than the national average! Or you may have seen our Division I athletic teams take the nation by storm, including our men's basketball team during March Madness. Families from across the country and around the globe are flocking to HPU as the world takes notice of how we transform the lives of our students. With a campus and curriculum that have entirely transformed since 2005 under the leadership of HPU President Nido Qubein, HPU knows a thing or two about transformation. A $3 billion investment in academic programs and student life facilities, including 11 new academic schools and the $100 million Charman Library opening in 2027, proves HPU's commitment to academic innovation. The university currently offers 64 undergraduate majors, 74 undergraduate minors, 57 study abroad programs, 13 pre-professional programs and 19 graduate programs. At HPU, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people, from a Success Coach for every freshman to the required President's Seminar on Life Skills. Our call to action is profound and simple: Choose to be extraordinary!
Acceptance Rate:
77%
Average Net Price:
$40,719
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1193
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High Point University Tuition and Cost
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $45,312 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $45,312 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,924 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
56%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
11%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,149
11%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,937
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,942
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
7%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6933
11%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,937
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$27,464,644
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$18,746,112
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
40%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$13,127
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
39%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,966
Average Other Loans Per Year
$28,786
High Point University Admissions Requirements
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
15625
Students Applied
48%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
71
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1 | May 1 |
| Other | February 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
16%
Submitting ACT
23%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1193
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
High Point University Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
6,052
Total Number of Undergrads
5,006
0
100
65%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
70%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
67
Faculty Overview
0
100
63%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
High Point University Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
33
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
15%
Student Organizations
139
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
95%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
94%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
177
Total Female Athletes
143
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
11
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
High Point University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
High Point University After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,900
Top 5 Cities
New York
High Point
Charlotte
Raleigh
Boston
Top 5 Employers
Gartner
Northwestern Mutual
US Military
Wells Fargo
Aerotek
Top 5 Sectors
Business
Healthcare
Education
Media
Design
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
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