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High Point University

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High Point, North Carolina 27268

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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77%Acceptance
1242SAT Avg
4,970Students
17:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$61,389Earnings 10yr
$40,721Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1242

Reading & WritingMid: 608
560650
MathMid: 595
550650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2331

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

64.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.9%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

10

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

10

Drug Arrests

7

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

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
10 Years$61,389

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

VolleyballSoccerLacrosseTrackField hockeyHead coachLacrosse finishes

History & Fun Facts

  • Yadkin College was officially named the predecessor of High Point University during its 100th anniversary in 2024.
  • Early years In 1921, after some years of consideration, the statewide governing body of the Methodist Protestant Church voted to establish a new college.
  • High Point College would officially open on September 14, 1924.
  • In 1932–33, faculty salaries were cut and expenses were sometimes bartered.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham68 mi
CLT Charlotte75 mi
RIC Richmond182 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA650 mi · ~18h 47m drive
New York, NY461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Hartford, CT561 mi · ~16h 12m drive
Providence, RI613 mi · ~17h 43m drive
Albany, NY569 mi · ~16h 26m drive
Syracuse, NY530 mi · ~15h 19m drive
Rochester, NY512 mi · ~14h 47m drive
Buffalo, NY481 mi · ~13h 54m drive
Philadelphia, PA380 mi · ~10h 59m drive
Pittsburgh, PA309 mi · ~8h 56m drive
Harrisburg, PA342 mi · ~9h 53m drive
Newark, NJ456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
Washington, DC260 mi · ~7h 31m drive
Baltimore, MD295 mi · ~8h 31m drive
Atlanta, GA293 mi · ~8h 28m drive
Charlotte, NC70 mi · ~2h 1m drive
Raleigh, NC77 mi · ~2h 13m drive
Miami, FL706 mi · ~20h 24m drive
Orlando, FL520 mi · ~15h 1m drive
Tampa, FL573 mi · ~16h 33m drive
Nashville, TN379 mi · ~10h 57m drive
New Orleans, LA716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Richmond, VA178 mi · ~5h 9m drive
Chicago, IL578 mi · ~16h 42m drive
Detroit, MI469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
Minneapolis, MN932 mi · ~26h 55m drive
St. Louis, MO590 mi · ~17h 3m drive
Kansas City, MO827 mi · ~23h 53m drive
Indianapolis, IN426 mi · ~12h 18m drive
Columbus, OH320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Cleveland, OH393 mi · ~11h 21m drive
Milwaukee, WI645 mi · ~18h 38m drive
Dallas, TX982 mi · ~28h 22m drive
Houston, TX989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
Austin, TX1098 mi · ~31h 43m drive
San Antonio, TX1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive
Los Angeles, CA2155 mi · ~62h 15m drive
San Francisco, CA2328 mi · ~67h 15m drive
San Diego, CA2119 mi · ~61h 13m drive
Seattle, WA2291 mi · ~66h 11m drive
Portland, OR2300 mi · ~66h 27m drive
Denver, CO1384 mi · ~39h 59m drive
Phoenix, AZ1822 mi · ~52h 38m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1749 mi · ~50h 32m drive
Honolulu, HI4710 mi · ~136h 4m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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