Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, HPU's acceptance rate is 78.88% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.29%. 4,929 men and 7,517 women applied to HPU and 3,747 men and 6,070 women students were accepted.
Among them, 680 men and 821 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at HPU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 12,446 | 4,929 | 7,517 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 9,817 | 3,747 | 6,070 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,501 | 680 | 821 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.88% | 76.02% | 80.75% | - | - |
| Yield | 15.29% | 18.15% | 13.53% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 378 students (25% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 254 students (17%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at HPU.
The median SAT score is 1,200 with 610 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 563. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 640 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 23 at HPU. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at High Point University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,057, ACT: 21 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1103 | 1200 | 1280 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 563 | 610 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 29 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at HPU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply High Point University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of High Point University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to HPU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.highpoint.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.highpoint.edu/admissions/freshmen-admissions/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |