High Point University
High Point, NC • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 75%
High Point is a private university in High Point, North Carolina. HPU was founded in 1924 and enrolls 6,294 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 6,294 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 75% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $44,208 |
| Out-of-State | $44,208 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to High Point, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending High Point.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| 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 |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 145 | 40 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 129 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 22 | 23 | |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 65 | ||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 64 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 59 | ||
| Pharmacy | 57 | ||
| Psychology, General | 53 | ||
| Finance, General | 51 | ||
| Communication, General | 46 | 0 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 45 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 42 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 36 | ||
| Computer Science | 35 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 | 0 | |
| Meeting and Event Planning | 30 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 30 | ||
| Interior Design | 26 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 22 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | ||
| Graphic Design | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| Journalism | 15 | ||
| Business Analytics | 14 | ||
| Neuroscience | 12 | ||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 12 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 11 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Sports Communication | 10 | ||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 9 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | 0 | |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Writing, General | 5 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 4 | ||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release