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High Point University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 4,862
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in High Point, North Carolina, High Point University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that High Point University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

High Point University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at High Point University is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in North Carolina is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

High Point University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,752

Cost of attendance at High Point University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,752

Cost of attendance at High Point University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at High Point University received on average $16,559 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,559
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 160 12% $4,494 $719,034
Other Federal Grant 602 43% $1,810 $1,089,898
State Grant/Scholarships 135 10% $6,745 $910,531
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,234 89% $15,032 $18,549,518
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,241 89% $16,559 $20,549,947

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of High Point University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of High Point University students is 70.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.5%.

70.5%

  • asian 65.4% 17 students
  • African American 67.5% 52 students
  • white 71.0% 737 students
  • unknown 71.4% 10 students
  • hispanic 64.2% 34 students
  • International Students 77.6% 45 students
  • Mixed Race 69.2% 63 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Big South Conference
  • Basketball Big South Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big South Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

High Point University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

High Point University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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