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#13 Best colleges in North CarolinaHigh Point University
High Point, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $38,707 a year
Median debt at graduation: $24,575 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#103 of 1,046
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#142 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#174 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#187 of 1,132
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#303 of 1,829
- Best colleges for marketing in America#152 of 834
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- Best colleges for business in America#291 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#247 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#244 of 1,238
- Best colleges for finance in America#157 of 744
- Best colleges for psychology in America#310 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#407 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#293 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#311 of 1,358
- Best test-optional colleges in America#356 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#307 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#293 of 1,187
- Best mid-size colleges in America#166 of 667
In North Carolina
- Best colleges for criminal justice in North Carolina#4 of 39
- Best colleges for marketing in North Carolina#3 of 23
- Best colleges for business in North Carolina#7 of 49
- Best colleges for accounting in North Carolina#5 of 34
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in North Carolina#7 of 42
- Best colleges for psychology in North Carolina#9 of 51
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- Best colleges for education in North Carolina#9 of 47
- Best colleges for English in North Carolina#9 of 47
- Best colleges for history in North Carolina#9 of 45
- Best colleges for mathematics in North Carolina#9 of 45
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in North Carolina#10 of 50
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in North Carolina#11 of 55
- Best colleges for finance in North Carolina#4 of 19
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in North Carolina#9 of 42
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in North Carolina#9 of 42
- Best colleges for chemistry in North Carolina#9 of 41
- Best test-optional colleges in North Carolina#12 of 54
- Best colleges for music in North Carolina#10 of 44
- Best colleges for art and design in North Carolina#9 of 39
- Best colleges in North Carolina#13 of 55
- Best colleges for nursing in North Carolina#8 of 33
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.74%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,288 · ACT 28.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.21 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,024
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $65,548 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 5,006 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 44% · Women 56% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 15% |
| Total students | 6,052 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $38,707 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $65,548 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $24,575 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 74% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 52% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 47% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 70% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $61,389 |
| Admission rate | 75% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $50 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 12% |
| Average SAT | 1288 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560–670 |
| SAT math | 550–650 |
| ACT composite | 24–33 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Solid (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Accounting | |
| International business | |
| Political science | |
| Marketing | |
| Biology | |
| Other communication, journalism, and related programs | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Public relations | |
| Human resources | |
| Design | |
| Psychology | |
| Teacher education | |
| Broadcasting |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Applied mathematics, Biochemistry, Business administration, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computer engineering, Computer science, Dance, Data Science, Economics, Electrical engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Film and video, Finance, Fine arts, General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, General studies, Health sciences, History, Hospitality management, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Journalism, Kinesiology and exercise science, Management science, Managerial economics, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education, Sociology and Anthropology, Special education, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Statistics, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Communication | |
| Biology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $18,924 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Big South Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 21 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $25,384Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)About 9 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 116,2452020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | GreensboroAbout 13 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 42°F1991–2020 normal, from HIGH PT, NC US, about 1 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 79°F1991–2020 normal, from HIGH PT, NC US, about 1 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 2.05 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.16 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.95 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is High Point University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 22% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does High Point University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $38,707 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into High Point University?
- High Point University admitted 75% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do High Point University’s graduates do?
- 74% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $61,389; the median federal debt at graduation is $24,575.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 198695
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): United Methodist
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