High Point University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About High Point University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
High Point University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in High Point, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,006, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 62 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $38,748.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentNo
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile23-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1110-1300
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
7k
Students enrolled
9%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
74%
Unknown
5%
Black
9%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
10% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
23
Total Online Enrollment
534
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.9% online, 91% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
76% On-campus
24% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate94% online
Master's46% online
Doctorate50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
11%
State Grant Aid
7%
Institution Grant Aid
89%
Pell Grant
10%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Engineering. | |||
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 10 | History. | |||
| 11 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 12 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 13 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 15 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 16 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Psychology. | |||
| 18 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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