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High Point University

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High Point, North Carolina 27268

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High Point University is a private urban institution in High Point, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1242.

A mid-sized campus of 5K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,389 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $40,721.

Established
1924
Motto
Nil Sine Numine
Type
Private university
Conference
the U
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

707 upcoming visits · Next: Sat, Apr 11 · Campus Visit
77%Acceptance
1242SAT Avg
4,970Students
17:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$61,389Earnings 10yr
$40,721Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

High Point University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1242

Reading & WritingMid: 608
560650
MathMid: 595
550650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2331

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1242

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,208
Room & Board$18,462
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$61,582
Average Net Price$40,721
Median Debt at Graduation$24,575
Monthly Payment (10yr)$261

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$31,504
$30–48K$33,524
$48–75K$37,597
$75–110K$38,651
$110K+$44,082

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$40,721

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

37

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,970
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 7%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.0%
Freshman Retention83.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,955
8 Years$57,804
10 Years$61,389

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,500
Men
$49,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from NC state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
70 mi(121 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
77 mi(133 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
260 mi(451 min)

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