High Point University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2452 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #679 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #622 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #1002 of 2,702 | For Sports Medicine |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 5,006
- Graduates
- 1,046
- 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 77% 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 | 77% | 75% | 78% |
| Applicants | 15,625 | 5,884 | 9,741 |
| Admissions | 12,004 | 4,439 | 7,565 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,468 | 678 | 790 |
207 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
327 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
344 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in High Point University are 1110-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
228 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in High Point University are 23-31 (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 | 4466 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 563 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 444 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 304 (5%) |
| Asian | 161 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 60 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 25 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend High Point University is $43,578 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 | $31,504 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $33,524 |
| $48-75K | $37,597 |
| $75-110K | $38,651 |
| $110K+ | $44,082 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,748 | $31,145 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,748 | $31,145 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,748 | $31,145 |
| Fee in-district | $5,460 | $3,184 |
| Fee in-state | $5,460 | $3,184 |
| Fee out-of-state | $5,460 | $3,184 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,222 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,462 |
| Room charge | $8,598 |
| Meal charge | $9,864 |
High Point University majors
High Point University has granted 1,062 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 311 master's across 11 programs, and 133 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at High Point University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 157 | 44 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 163 | ||
| Communication, General | 72 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 63 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 60 | ||
| Psychology, General | 60 | ||
| Pharmacy | 59 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 58 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 57 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 44 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 43 | ||
| Finance, General | 41 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 38 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 38 | ||
| Interior Design | 32 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 26 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | 14 | |
| Graphic Design | 25 | ||
| Meeting and Event Planning | 25 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 24 | ||
| Computer Science | 23 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 22 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 21 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 19 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 19 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | 4 | |
| Sports Communication | 14 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 13 | ||
| Journalism | 12 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Neuroscience | 10 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 8 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | ||
| Business Analytics | 4 | ||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Writing, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,062 | 311 | 133 |
High Point University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 66% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
High Point University has published 2,355 scientific papers with 34,428 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Law, Chemistry, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 21 |
| 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 | 333 |
| 2012 | 59 | 396 |
| 2013 | 75 | 589 |
| 2014 | 82 | 828 |
| 2015 | 129 | 1125 |
| 2016 | 138 | 1379 |
| 2017 | 156 | 1867 |
| 2018 | 158 | 2223 |
| 2019 | 223 | 2663 |
| 2020 | 215 | 3390 |
| 2021 | 210 | 4086 |
| 2022 | 197 | 4080 |
| 2023 | 194 | 4314 |
| 2024 | 146 | 4187 |
High Point University alumni
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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 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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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.
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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
- musiciansinger-songwriterrecording artistsinger
- 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 | 1,138 |
| 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 |