High Point University
High Point, NC 27268
About High Point University
High Point University is a private research university in High Point, North Carolina, serving roughly 5,129 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 75.31% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $61,389 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- High Point University charges 55% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($45,312).
- Versus the North Carolina median, sticker tuition is about 6.6×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 73.70%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $61,389.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at High Point University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 296% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
High Point University awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 70 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point University | $45,312 | $38,707 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| North Carolina (state median) | $6,906 | $6,820 | 133 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 15% below published tuition at High Point University
Key findings
- High Point University's average net price ($38,707) is 15% below published tuition ($45,312).
- High Point University charges 55% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($45,312).
- Versus the North Carolina median, sticker tuition is about 6.6×.
High Point University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $45,312
Finding High Point University charges 55% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $45,312. That is 55% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the North Carolina median ($6,906), sticker tuition is about 6.6×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.8×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at High Point University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at High Point University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at High Point University is $38,707.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $38,707 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $31,886 above the North Carolina median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $20,659 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway High Point University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 15% lower after grants and scholarships.
High Point University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for High Point University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$45,312
Avg. net price
$38,707
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $32,763 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $31,937 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $32,461 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $35,508 |
| $110,001+ | $41,994 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $181,248. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What High Point University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General185
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other129
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General108
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General65
- Physical Therapy/Therapist64
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 12% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1288
- Midpoint ACT: 26
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is High Point University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
High Point University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for High Point University.
Campus
Location
High Point, NC
City / state
- ZIP
- 27268
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is about 2.1× the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
5,129
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 5,400
- Graduate
- 1,196
- Full-time share
- 99%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$24,575
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 11.85%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for High Point University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at High Point University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for High Point University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $30,715 | $30,715 | $33,943 |
| 2014 | $31,480 | $31,480 | $36,542 |
| 2015 | $32,430 | $32,430 | $37,219 |
| 2016 | $33,405 | $33,405 | $38,492 |
| 2017 | $34,005 | $34,005 | $38,741 |
| 2018 | $35,118 | $35,118 | $38,877 |
| 2019 | $36,268 | $36,268 | $37,255 |
| 2020 | $38,080 | $38,080 | $39,475 |
| 2021 | $39,752 | $39,752 | $39,317 |
| 2022 | $41,916 | $41,916 | $37,285 |
| 2023 | $44,208 | $44,208 | $40,721 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1288 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 26 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.40
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
High Point University reported total enrollment of about 5,129 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (74.3%), Hispanic or Latino (8.7%), and Black or African American (8.2%). About 11.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 14.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at High Point University in 2024 is 5,129 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,400 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,196 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
65.82% 100% Completion Time
73.70% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 65.82% of students graduating from High Point University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 62% male / 38% female
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: 47% male / 53% female
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 26% male / 74% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
High Point University graduates earn a median of $61,389 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of High Point University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $61,389. Median federal loan debt: $24,575. Average net price used in cost models: $38,707.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway High Point University graduates report median earnings of $61,389 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for High Point University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (70 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at High Point University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for High Point University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for High Point University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$151.5M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- North Carolina median 13× the median ($12M)
- Southeast median 7.8× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 5.7× the median ($26.4M)
- North Carolina median 2.8× the median ($8,184)
- Southeast median 2.5× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 1.9× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- North Carolina median 50.9 pp above median (49.1%)
- Southeast median 40.6 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,147
- North Carolina median 1.4× the median ($6,566)
- Southeast median 1.3× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,024
- North Carolina median 1.6× the median ($8,093)
- Southeast median 2.0× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.8× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
High Point University at a glance
High Point University
High Point University is a private non-profit institution in High Point, NC, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherEducational Leadership and Administration, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian74.3%Hispanic or Latino8.7%Black or African American8.2%
Schools near High Point University
Other campuses in High Point, NC when available, plus nearby institutions in North Carolina.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within North Carolina, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is High Point University located?
High Point University is located in High Point, NC.
What is High Point University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at High Point University is 75.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 15,625 applicants and 12,004 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is High Point University's tuition?
High Point University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $45,312 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $38,707 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does High Point University cost?
Reported tuition is $45,312 and average net price is $38,707 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,924 annually.
Why is High Point University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At High Point University, published tuition is $45,312 while average net price is $38,707—about 15% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains High Point University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($38,707), completion (73.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($61,389). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at High Point University?
High Point University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,400 students, White (74.3%), Hispanic or Latino (8.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend High Point University?
About 14.8% of students at High Point University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for High Point University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, High Point University reports midpoint SAT about 1288 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of High Point University earn?
Median earnings are $50,955 six years after entry and $61,389 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at High Point University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do High Point University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,575.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.