High Point University, NC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
High Point University Rankings
Affordability12
Selectivity46
Retention53
Graduation35
Earnings40
Diversity26
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at High Point University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing37%
Communication, Journalism21%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education4%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs<1%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into High Point University
77%
Admission Rate
580
Median SAT Math
590
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending High Point University
$35K
In-State Tuition
$35K
Out-of-State Tuition
$51K
Average Total Cost
$39K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $34K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $32K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $36K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $36K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $41K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after High Point University
43%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
70%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 13% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 52% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 63% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 70% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 66% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at High Point University
81%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
44%
Withdrawal Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 59% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 64% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 44% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 41% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 56% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 47% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after High Point University
94%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at High Point University
4,498
Undergraduates
96%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
592
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 12% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 7% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 49% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near High Point University, NC
Guilford Technical Community College
5 miles, NE
South University-High Point
5 miles, N
Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro
7 miles, NE
Health And Style Institute
10 miles, NE