About High Point University

High Point University

location High Point, NC • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 79%

High Point is a private university in High Point, North Carolina. HPU was founded in 1924 and enrolls 6,478 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 6,478
Campus Setting city
Admission rate 79%
Tuition and fees
In State $44,208
Out-of-State $44,208
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to HPU, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 563 610 640
SAT Math 540 590 640
ACT Composite 23 26 29
ACT English 22 25 29
ACT Math 21 25 27
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Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending High Point University.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $38,748 $38,748
Fees $5,460 $5,460
Room and Board $18,462 $18,462
Books $1,500 $1,500
Total (Before Financial Aid): $64,170 $64,170

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Business Administration and Management, General 157 44
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 163
Communication, General 73 3
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 63
Psychology, General 61
Physical Therapy/Therapist 60
Pharmacy 59
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 58
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 58
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 45
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 45
Physician Associate/Assistant 43
Finance, General 43
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 39
Interior Design 32
Selling Skills and Sales Operations 28
Computer Science 26
Graphic Design 25
Meeting and Event Planning 25
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 11 14
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 24
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
Sociology and Anthropology 14
Sports Communication 14
Journalism 12
Organizational Behavior Studies 12
Chemistry, General 11
History, General 10
Neuroscience 10
English Language and Literature, General 9
Athletic Training/Trainer 9
Fashion Merchandising 8
Actuarial Science 8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 7
Mathematical Statistics and Probability 7
Biochemistry 7
International Relations and Affairs 6
Spanish Language and Literature 6
Biomedical Sciences, General 5
Mathematics, General 4
Physics, General 4
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
Business Analytics 4
Philosophy 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Music, General 3
French Language and Literature 2
Computer Engineering, General 2
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 2
Religion/Religious Studies 2
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 2
Dance, General 2
Writing, General 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the August 21, 2024 release