High Point University

High Point, North Carolina
4-year Private university
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Overview

High Point University is a private institution established in 1924 with suburban setting located at High Point. It is ranked 1 in Regional Colleges South in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $46,548 It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,036. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Students can participate in many clubs and organizations on campus, including an active Greek community with about 15 fraternity and sorority chapters. All students except seniors are required to live on campus. Undergraduates are required to complete a general education requirement, which provides students with a well-rounded liberal arts background and allows for a range of course choices within each discipline.

#1st in Regional Colleges South
Setting
Suburban
Location High Point, North Carolina
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1924
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
5,036 Undergraduates
Website http://www.highpoint.edu/

Learning

17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$62,190
Cost of Attendance
$39,101
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $35,118
Outstate Tuition Fee $35,118
Room and Board Fees $19,128
$40,140 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

79% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
01
Early Decision II Deadline
Mar
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Feb
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$25,402 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$22,095 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $62,190
44% Students with need received Financial Aid
16.5% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, State aid form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Founders Scholarships
Total Worth $30,000-Full Tuition
Eligibility All incoming feshmen
Minimum Criteria Average GPA: 4.0 (unweighted)
Average SAT: 1550 (Math & CR)
Average ACT: 34
*These students also graduated in the top 5 percent of their class
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Fellowships
Total Worth $9,000-$20,000
Eligibility Undergraduate
Minimum Criteria Average GPA: 3.8 (unweighted)
Average SAT: 1363 (Math & CR)
Average ACT: 29
*These students also graduated in the top 10 percent of their class
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarships
Total Worth $5,000-$11,000
Eligibility Undergraduate
Minimum Criteria Average GPA: 3.58 (unweighted)
Average SAT: 1235 (Math & CR)
Average ACT: 25
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
High Point Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000-$5,000
Eligibility All incoming feshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Music Scholarships
Total Worth $500-$2,000
Details Audition-based awards offered by the Music Department to entering music majors. These awards require an audition, and students should contact the music department for additional information.
Athletic Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details The High Point University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics grants talent-based scholarships in all varsity sports in compliance with NCAA Division I regulations and guidelines. Amounts vary.
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Students

5,036 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
79% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
65% Students graduate within 6 years