HPU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.31%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1210. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $45,312
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at HPU:
- Total Enrollment: 6,331, including 294 online students
- 5,135 Undergraduate, 1,196 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.3% men, 57.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 74%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 85%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 95 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 25 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 17 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
HPU Overview
High Point University (HPU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in High Point, NC. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The HPU's tuition & fees is $45,312 for the academic year 2024-2025. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $21,416.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,331 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
HPU's acceptance rate is 75.31% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.55%. The median SAT score is 1210 and the ACT score is 30.
High Point University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of High Point University is $45,312. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $35,755.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $46,444 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $37,240.
| Undergraduate | $45,312 |
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| Graduate | $35,755 |
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| Undergraduate | $46,444 |
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| Graduate | $37,240 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
High Point University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at HPU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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