High Point University
High Point University

High Point University

High Point, NC, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

High Point University is The Premier Life Skills University. Having radically transformed the campus since 2005 under the leadership of President Nido R. Qubein, HPU knows transformation well. That’s why leaders commit to preparing students for the world as it’s going to be, not as it is. HPU is a values-based intuition that arms students with the life skills employers want. This is best showcased by the 97% placement rate for graduates employed or continuing their education within 6 months of graduation. At HPU, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. By focusing holistically on transformational education, HPU attracts students from all 50 states and nearly 50 countries. A $2 billion investment in academic programs and student life facilities proves HPU’s commitment to transformation. The university’s call to action is simple and profound: Choose to be extraordinary!

Acceptance Rate:
79%
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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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$40,719
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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.
$44,208
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.
$44,208
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$18,462
Books and Supplies
$1500
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$34,226
$30k - $48k
$32,049
$48k - $75k
$36,103
$75k - $110k
$36,194
$110k+
$41,451
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.
12%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,930
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.
12%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,363
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,412

 

Students receiving state aid
9%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6516
Students receiving federal aid
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,363
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$27,660
$30k - $48k
$27,316
$48k - $75k
$26,027
$75k - $110k
$22,210
$110k+
$18,434
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.
46%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,079
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
44%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,328
Average Other Loans Per Year
$26,359

 

Admissions

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
0
100
79%
Acceptance Rate
12446
Students Applied
48%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
71
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply 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 15May 1
Fall Regular DecisionMarch 1May 1
OtherFebruary 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
24%
Out-Of-State Students
73%
17%
Submitting ACT
25%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1193
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
540
75th
640
Reading
25th
563
75th
640
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
18%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
22%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
19%
2.00 - 2.49
4%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
18
Top 25%
44
Top 50%
74

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-345-6993
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,981
Total Number of Undergrads
5,036
0
100
65%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
68%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non 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

2-19 Students
46%
20-39 Students
51%
40-99 Students
2%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
67

Faculty Overview

0
100
63%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Residency
In-State Students
24%
Out-Of-State Students
73%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
33
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
7%
White
76%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
15%
Student Organizations
139
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
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
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

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

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Frankie's Review

from Saint Albans, VT

High Point University has a variety of fields to study, a variety of clubs/academics to join. It has many opportunities to explore; study abroad, volunteer work, off campus activities, etc. This schoo...

Nikki's Review

from Gainesville, VA

High Point is a college resort. The campus is beautiful and the professors are awesome. It has all the southern charm with a contemporary feel....

Ashley's Review

from Virginia Beach, VA

I am in the Interior Design program and only been at HPU for a year, my knowledge of design, and everything else, has increased tremendously. The education provided allows students to broaden their mi...