C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
78/100 · earnings-weighted

High Point University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 High Point, North Carolina 27268
High Point University campus, High Point, NC
High Point University campus, High Point, NC. Photo: Bandwidth47, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
A+
95/100
Prestige
C
47/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,052
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
77%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at High Point University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,389
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,955
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,575
Median debt at graduation
73.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,288
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
11.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 80th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at High Point University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services—$99,053+30%#56 of 796#17—
International Business—$74,953+2%#51 of 115#34—
Political Science and Government—$72,564+15%#93 of 565#46—
Marketing—$69,721+1%#190 of 516#128—
Biology—$67,184+17%#145 of 841#65—
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs—$67,085+21%#4 of 22#2$23,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$65,607+18%#58 of 660#30—
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication—$62,467-2%#87 of 178#64—
Human Resources Management and Services—$61,780-9%#152 of 187#130—
Design and Applied Arts—$61,635+20%#62 of 299#35—
Psychology—$56,712+12%#180 of 1027#78—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$51,469+9%#192 of 680#96$24,500
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication—$50,007-1%#75 of 158#53—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where High Point University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
of 10 schools
#7
Meeting and Event Planning
of 8 schools
#12
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
of 17 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $38,748 $38,748
Room $8,598
Board $9,864
Total Cost (On-Campus) $66,420 $66,420

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
10%
Receive Pell Grants
40%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

6,052
Total Students
57%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 7%
Black 9%
Asian 3%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 91%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at High Point University?
High Point University has an acceptance rate of 77%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend High Point University?
Tuition at High Point University is $38,748 for in-state students and $38,748 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at High Point University?
The graduation rate at High Point University is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is High Point University a good school?
High Point University has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend High Point University?
High Point University has a total enrollment of 6,052 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology