High Point University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2394 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #665 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #609 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #974 of 2,413 | For Sports Medicine |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 5,036
- Graduates
- 945
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.highpoint.edu
High Point University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
High Point University has an acceptance rate of 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 76% | 81% |
| Applicants | 12,446 | 4,929 | 7,517 |
| Admissions | 9,817 | 3,747 | 6,070 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,501 | 680 | 821 |
103 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
226 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
378 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1103
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in High Point University are 1103-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
254 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in High Point University are 23-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4449 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 533 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 421 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 181 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 146 (2%) |
| Asian | 144 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 76 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend High Point University is $40,221 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $31,039 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,383 |
| $48-75K | $32,672 |
| $75-110K | $36,489 |
| $110K+ | $40,265 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,636 | $29,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,636 | $29,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,636 | $29,500 |
| Fee in-district | $5,280 | $3,071 |
| Fee in-state | $5,280 | $3,071 |
| Fee out-of-state | $5,280 | $3,071 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,029 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,524 |
| Room charge | $8,280 |
| Meal charge | $8,244 |
High Point University majors
High Point University has granted 1,081 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 478 master's across 8 programs, and 132 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at High Point University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 316 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 143 | 36 | |
| Communication, General | 78 | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 69 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 63 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 63 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | 36 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 57 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 39 | 15 | |
| Pharmacy | 54 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 53 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 44 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 42 | ||
| Finance, General | 42 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 42 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 33 | ||
| Interior Design | 28 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 26 | ||
| Computer Science | 23 | ||
| Meeting and Event Planning | 23 | ||
| Accounting | 22 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 22 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 21 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 19 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 18 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | 4 | |
| Neuroscience | 17 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 15 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | ||
| Writing, General | 15 | ||
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Sports Communication | 13 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | ||
| Physics, General | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | ||
| Journalism | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 7 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,081 | 478 | 132 |
High Point University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 66% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
High Point University has published 2,011 scientific papers with 25,295 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Chemistry, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 | 11 |
| 1993 | 12 | 4 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 | 18 |
| 1996 | 7 | 22 |
| 1997 | 6 | 23 |
| 1998 | 6 | 34 |
| 1999 | 6 | 44 |
| 2000 | 9 | 67 |
| 2001 | 5 | 98 |
| 2002 | 9 | 115 |
| 2003 | 5 | 139 |
| 2004 | 7 | 134 |
| 2005 | 8 | 140 |
| 2006 | 5 | 150 |
| 2007 | 17 | 167 |
| 2008 | 26 | 173 |
| 2009 | 25 | 204 |
| 2010 | 33 | 242 |
| 2011 | 35 | 227 |
| 2012 | 58 | 310 |
| 2013 | 76 | 462 |
| 2014 | 75 | 699 |
| 2015 | 125 | 921 |
| 2016 | 135 | 1198 |
| 2017 | 140 | 1546 |
| 2018 | 151 | 1964 |
| 2019 | 179 | 2328 |
| 2020 | 195 | 2875 |
| 2021 | 205 | 3479 |
| 2022 | 174 | 3437 |
| 2023 | 167 | 3565 |
High Point University alumni
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Tubby Smith
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Orlando Henry "Tubby" Smith is an American college basketball coach who last coached the men's basketball team at High Point University, his alma mater. Smith previously served in the same role at the University of Tulsa, the University of Georgia, the University of Kentucky, the University of Minnesota, Texas Tech University, and the University of Memphis. With Kentucky, he coached the Wildcats to the 1998 NCAA championship.
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Austin Dillon
- Occupations
- racing automobile driver
- Biography
-
Austin Reed Dillon, nicknamed "the Ace", is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Richard Childress Racing. He is the grandson of RCR team owner Richard Childress, the older brother of Ty Dillon who competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and the son of Mike Dillon, a former racing driver who currently works as RCR's general manager.
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Jacklyn Harold Lucas
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Jacklyn Harold "Jack" Lucas was an American Marine in World War II who was awarded the Medal of Honor at the age of 17 years as a private first class in the Marine Corps during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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Donna Fargo
- Occupations
- recording artistsinger-songwritermusiciansinger
- Biography
-
Donna Fargo is an American country singer-songwriter known for a series of Top 10 country hits in the 1970s. They include "The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A." and "Funny Face", both of which were released in 1972 and became crossover pop hits that year.
General info
| Alternative names | HPU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1924 |
| Motto | Nil Sine Numine Nothing Without Divine Guidance |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,001 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Parkway High Point, North Carolina, 27268 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 114,000 |
| Phone | 3368419000 |