Overview
Enrollment
| Location | High Point, North Carolina |
| Online | highpoint.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
High Point University, located in High Point, North Carolina, sits on a suburban campus in the Piedmont Triad region between Winston-Salem and Greensboro. The private institution, founded in 1924 by the Methodist Protestant Church, has transformed its 500-acre campus through extensive development featuring Georgian-style architecture and modern academic facilities. The university maintains selective admission standards and emphasizes experiential learning through its academic programs, with notable strengths in business, communications, and interior design?programs that connect to High Point's heritage as a furniture manufacturing hub. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to learning communities, while the institution competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Panthers in the Big South Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
HPU is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1300 |
| ACT | 23/31 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $5,460 |
| Room and Board | $18,462 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,420 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198695 IPEDS survey data for High Point University.
Current students may use the High Point University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025