High Point University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2411 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #679 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #620 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #974 of 2,796 | For Sports Medicine |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 5,135
- Graduates
- 1,196
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 75% | 76% |
| Applicants | 17,572 | 6,265 | 11,307 |
| Admissions | 13,233 | 4,694 | 8,539 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,528 | 650 | 878 |
383 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
294 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
233 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in High Point University are 1110-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
198 or 13%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in High Point University are 24-33 (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 | 4553 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 641 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 485 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 362 (6%) |
| Asian | 171 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 47 (0.7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 34 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend High Point University is $43,086 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 | $32,763 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,937 |
| $48-75K | $32,461 |
| $75-110K | $35,508 |
| $110K+ | $41,994 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,714 | $32,405 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,714 | $32,405 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,714 | $32,405 |
| Fee in-district | $5,598 | $3,350 |
| Fee in-state | $5,598 | $3,350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $5,598 | $3,350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,271 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,924 |
| Room charge | $8,814 |
| Meal charge | $10,110 |
High Point University majors
High Point University has granted 1,020 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 229 master's across 8 programs, and 149 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at High Point University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 145 | 40 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 129 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 64 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 63 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 59 | ||
| Pharmacy | 57 | ||
| Finance, General | 51 | ||
| Psychology, General | 49 | ||
| Communication, General | 46 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 22 | 23 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 44 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 42 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 36 | ||
| Computer Science | 35 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 | ||
| Meeting and Event Planning | 30 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 30 | ||
| Interior Design | 26 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 22 | ||
| Graphic Design | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| Journalism | 15 | ||
| Business Analytics | 14 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 12 | ||
| Neuroscience | 12 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 11 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 11 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Sports Communication | 10 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 9 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | ||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | ||
| Medical Clinical Sciences & Graduate Medical Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 4 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,020 | 229 | 149 |
High Point University has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 16% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 72% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
High Point University has published 2,487 scientific papers with 37,824 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Law, Chemistry, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 | 12 |
| 1995 | 8 | 24 |
| 1996 | 7 | 26 |
| 1997 | 6 | 31 |
| 1998 | 5 | 37 |
| 1999 | 9 | 54 |
| 2000 | 11 | 86 |
| 2001 | 6 | 136 |
| 2002 | 9 | 156 |
| 2003 | 6 | 191 |
| 2004 | 8 | 169 |
| 2005 | 12 | 190 |
| 2006 | 6 | 222 |
| 2007 | 17 | 227 |
| 2008 | 28 | 225 |
| 2009 | 29 | 295 |
| 2010 | 31 | 318 |
| 2011 | 51 | 334 |
| 2012 | 59 | 396 |
| 2013 | 75 | 589 |
| 2014 | 82 | 828 |
| 2015 | 129 | 1125 |
| 2016 | 138 | 1382 |
| 2017 | 156 | 1867 |
| 2018 | 159 | 2222 |
| 2019 | 223 | 2664 |
| 2020 | 215 | 3392 |
| 2021 | 210 | 4089 |
| 2022 | 197 | 4082 |
| 2023 | 194 | 4319 |
| 2024 | 148 | 4237 |
| 2025 | 161 | 4308 |
High Point University alumni
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Tubby Smith
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- 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.
-
Austin Dillon
- Occupations
- racing automobile driver
- Biography
-
Austin Reed Dillon 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 Cup 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 as a private first class in the Marine Corps during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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Donna Fargo
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterrecording artistsingermusician
- Biography
-
Donna Fargo is an American country singer-songwriter known for a series of Top 10 country hits in the 1970s. These 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 | 1,189 |
| 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 |