HPU Admission Requirements

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HPU Admission Overview

HPU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year HPU admitted 75.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (B+) and SAT 1110-1320 / ACT 24-33. HPU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

HPU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

HPU Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

75.3%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Average

High

Very High

Extreme

Acceptance Rate

The HPU acceptance rate is 75.3%. Last year, 13,233 of 17,572 applicants were admitted. That is the 30th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into HPU and can you get accepted?

HPU is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

High Point University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

HPU GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.4

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.4

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at HPU typically have around a 3.4 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. HPU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #25 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled High Point University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	6.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	19.0%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	21.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	21.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	16.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	14.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

HPU SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1110-1320

Freshmen who sent SAT

15%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 560
Math 550
Composite 1110

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 670
Math 650
Composite 1320

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at HPU typically score around a 1220 SAT (middle 50% 1110–1320) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 78th percentile nationally. HPU ranks #13 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1110 to 1320

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

HPU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at High Point University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1320+	Above 75th	>85%
1220 to 1320	Avg +	76%-85%
1110 to 1220	Avg -	61%-76%
Below 1110	Below mid-50	<61%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

HPU ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

24-33

Freshmen reporting ACT

13%

25th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 20
Composite 24

75th Percentile Scores

English 29
Math 27
Composite 33

Average ACT

Incoming testers at HPU typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 24–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. HPU places #6 among colleges in North Carolina and #240 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 33

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to HPU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at High Point University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33+	Above 75th	>86%
28 to 33	Avg +	75%-86%
24 to 28	Avg -	63%-75%
Below 24	Below mid-50	<63%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

High Point University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	11,307	6,265	17,572
Accepted	8,539	4,694	13,233
Acceptance Rate	76%	75%	75%
Enrolled	878	650	1,528
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	10%	14%	12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to High Point University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

High Point University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

182

Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to High Point University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at High Point University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit
Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

HPU is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1110-1320); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198695.

GPA calculator: High Point University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026