High Point University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
National
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Location
High Point, NC
Population
700,000
Website
http://www.highpoint.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
4,970
Men / Women
44% / 56%
White
68%
Black
14%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
3%
Mixed
2%
Native American
1%
International
0%
From State
25%
From Region
9%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
45%
Arts
8%
Computer Science
6%
Health Sciences
6%
Life & Natural Sciences
6%
Education
5%
Physical Sciences & Math
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$45,312
Est. Cost of Attendance
$65,548
10-Year ROI
$92,000
ROI Percentile
18th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
85%
4-Year Graduation Rate
66%
6-Year Graduation Rate
74%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
115 (84%)
Sunshine Hours
2,680 (63%)
Days Without Precipitation
256 (71%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
60%
Yield (Unbound)
12%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Expenditure
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $0M | #458 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $0M | #497 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $1M | #509 |
Graduate Degrees
| Life & Natural Sciences | 126 | #172 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #258 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 23 | #347 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
28%
SAT Range
1140
–
1280
SAT Math Range
550
–
650
SAT RW Range
560
–
670
ACT Range
24
–
33
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point University | 1,020 | 43% / 57% | 0% | $64,438 | 100% | ||
| Computer Engineering | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $95,656 | 94 | — | |
| Electrical Engineering | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $94,020 | 93 | — | |
| Computer Science | 35 — | 86% / 14% | 0% | $90,137 | 91 | — | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 22 — | 77% / 23% | 0% | $60,402 | 48 | 100% | |
| Chemistry | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $65,992 | 62 | — | |
| Mathematics | 4 +1 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $71,912 | 73 | — | |
| Physics | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $74,905 | 78 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | $64,307 | 59 | — | |
| Biology | 39 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $65,840 | 62 | 100% | |
| Neuroscience | 12 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $62,821 | 55 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 59 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $57,051 | 39 | — | |
| Nursing | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $79,320 | 83 | — | |
| Accounting | 16 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $97,072 | 94 | 100% | |
| Actuarial Science | 7 +1 | 43% / 57% | 0% | $83,769 | 86 | — | |
| Business Administration | 145 — | 66% / 34% | 0% | $70,968 | 72 | — | |
| Digital Marketing | 11 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $68,327 | 67 | 100% | |
| Entrepreneurship | 36 — | 69% / 31% | 0% | $69,282 | 69 | — | |
| Finance | 51 — | 78% / 22% | 0% | $82,553 | 85 | — | |
| Hospitality Administration | 9 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $54,017 | 30 | — | |
| Insurance | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $85,134 | 87 | — | |
| International Business | 7 — | 57% / 43% | 0% | $73,454 | 76 | 100% | |
| Marketing | 63 +2 | 43% / 57% | 0% | $68,327 | 67 | 100% | |
| Meeting and Event Planning | 30 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,998 | 27 | — | |
| Nonprofit Management | — — | — | — | $70,119 | 70 | — | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | — — | — | — | $71,988 | 73 | — | |
| Quantitative Economics | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $76,017 | 79 | — | |
| Sales | 30 — | 77% / 23% | 0% | $69,068 | 68 | — | |
| Sports Management | 42 — | 76% / 24% | 0% | $54,896 | 32 | — | |
| Communication | 46 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $57,357 | 39 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 44 +1 | 34% / 66% | 0% | $64,295 | 59 | 100% | |
| Digital Communication | 15 — | 47% / 53% | 0% | $49,007 | 17 | 100% | |
| English | 15 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $47,932 | 14 | — | |
| French | — — | — | — | $52,001 | 24 | — | |
| History | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $52,181 | 25 | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,784 | 26 | — | |
| International Affairs | 5 +1 | 60% / 40% | 0% | $59,991 | 47 | — | |
| Journalism | 15 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $53,132 | 27 | — | |
| Philosophy | 7 +4 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $52,057 | 24 | — | |
| Political Science | 16 +3 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $71,113 | 72 | 100% | |
| Psychology | 49 +4 | 10% / 90% | 0% | $55,578 | 34 | 97% | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 8 +1 | 38% / 62% | 0% | $52,790 | 26 | — | |
| Spanish | 3 +3 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $51,826 | 24 | — | |
| Sports Communication | 10 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $61,218 | 51 | 100% | |
| Writing | — +5 | — | — | $47,308 | 13 | — | |
| Early Childhood Special Education | — — | — | — | $51,018 | 21 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 33 — | 3% / 97% | 0% | $50,440 | 20 | 100% | |
| Middle School Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,440 | 20 | 100% | |
| Philosophy of Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $51,879 | 24 | — | |
| Physical Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $51,753 | 23 | — | |
| Special Education | 8 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $53,752 | 29 | — | |
| Dance | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $38,313 | 4 | — | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 11 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $58,250 | 42 | — | |
| Film Production | 12 — | 42% / 58% | 0% | $44,129 | 8 | — | |
| Graphic Design | 18 — | 22% / 78% | 0% | $60,402 | 48 | 100% | |
| Interior Design | 26 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $60,402 | 48 | 100% | |
| Music | 2 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $43,420 | 8 | — | |
| Studio Art | 4 +1 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $43,612 | 8 | — | |
| Theater | 7 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $36,278 | 3 | — |
Rankings
College Costs
We Checked Your FAFSA and Laughed
Highest Net Price
Your Wallet Will Cry
Fun and Games
Michelin Star Meal Plan
Best Food
One Star