High Point University
HPU
High Point, North Carolina 27268
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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Known for business
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1242
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (65)
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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
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