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High Point University
High Point University says yes to 75.3% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $61,389 median earnings.
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High Point University sits in High Point proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $99,053 four years out. 11.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 5,129 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 85.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1110 and 1300 — near the NC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on High Point University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, High Point University received 15,625 applications and admitted 12,004 (76.8%), with 1,468 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1110–1300 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, High Point University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How High Point University compares
| High Point University | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.3% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $45,312 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,389 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors High Point University: $61,389 median at year ten, versus $45,873 across North Carolina institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $45,312 regardless of where you're from. At High Point University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 5,129 undergrads, High Point University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
73.7% of High Point University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 18.8 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $45,312 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at High Point University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $99,053 |
| International Business | $74,953 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,564 |
| Marketing | $69,721 |
| Biology, General | $67,184 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $67,085 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $65,607 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $62,467 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,780 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $61,635 |
| Psychology, General | $56,712 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,469 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $50,007 |
Median earnings for these 13 High Point University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $61,389 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 45 additional High Point University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for High Point University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1110–1300 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is High Point University's acceptance rate?
76.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 12,004 admitted from 15,625 applicants.
How much does High Point University cost?
At High Point University, published tuition is $45,312 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is High Point University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do High Point University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,389 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- Guilford College — 80% admitted
- Greensboro College — 70.1% admitted
- Lees-McRae College — 76.8% admitted
- Gardner-Webb University — 77.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.