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High Point University

High Point, NC · Private Nonprofit · 5,129 students

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$61k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
75%Acceptance Rate
74%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)73.7%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)65.8%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate85.4%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students14.8%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1288
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
26
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing40.5%
Communications8.4%
Biological Sciences5.7%
Psychology4.8%
Education4.6%
Computer Science3.4%
Social Sciences3.4%
Mathematics1.1%
History0.7%
Engineering0.5%
Health Sciences0.2%

Faculty & Resources

$9k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$13k
Instructional Spend per Student
$177M
Total Endowment

High Point University — Academics

High Point University has a graduation rate of 73.7%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 85.4%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1288, and the ACT midpoint is 26. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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