CollegeLister
For counselors

High Point University

High Point University is a private nonprofit university in a midsize city in the Greensboro, NC metro with 5,006 students and a 75% acceptance rate.

High Point, North Carolina · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 5,006 students

NCAA Division I · Big South ConferenceEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

75%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,288

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–31

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$38,707

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

74%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

84%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$61,389

10 years after entry

Students

5,006

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026November 24, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026December 15, 2026
Early decision II
A second, later early decision round. Also binding.		February 1, 2027March 1, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027March 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: highpoint.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$32,763
$30,001–48,000$31,937
$48,001–75,000$32,461
$75,001–110,000$35,508
Over $110,000$41,994

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreHigh Point University courseCredits
Calculus AB4MTH 1410
Calculus BC4MTH 1410 & 1420
Biology4BIO 1500 & 1501
English Language and Composition4ENG 1103
English Literature and Composition4ENG HUMAN (Humanities)
United States History4HST 1201
Psychology4PSY 2000
Statistics4STS 2020
Show all 39 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB4MTH 1410
Calculus AB5MTH 1410 (4 credit hours)
Calculus BC4MTH 1410 & 1420
Calculus BC5MTH 1410 & 1420 (8 credit hours)
Biology4BIO 1500 & 1501
Biology5BIO 1500 & 1501 (4 credit hours)
English Language and Composition4ENG 1103
English Language and Composition5ENG 1103 (4 credit hours)
English Literature and Composition4ENG HUMAN (Humanities)
English Literature and Composition5ENG HUMAN (Humanities) (4 credit hours)
United States History4HST 1201
United States History5HST 1201 (4 credit hours)
Psychology4PSY 2000
Psychology5PSY 2000 (4 credit hours)
Statistics4STS 2020
Statistics5STS 2020 (4 credit hours)
Computer Science A4CSC 1710
Computer Science A5CSC 1710 (4 credit hours)
Macroeconomics5ECO 2030 (4 credit hours)
Microeconomics5ECO 2050 (4 credit hours)
World History: Modern4HST HUMAN (humanities)
World History: Modern5HST HUMAN (humanities) (4 credit hours)
Environmental Science4ENV 1110
Environmental Science5ENV 1110 (4 credit hours)
European History4HST 1101
European History5HST 1101 (4 credit hours)
Human Geography4GEO 0000 (non-gen ed)
Human Geography5GEO 0000 (non-gen ed) (4 credit hours)
Spanish Language and Culture4SPN 1020
Spanish Language and Culture5SPN 2010 (4 credit hours)
Computer Science Principles4CSC 1000
Computer Science Principles5CSC 1000 (4 credit hours)
Art History4ART 1020
Art History5ART 1020 (4 credit hours)
2D Design4ART 1050
2D Design5ART 1050 (4 credit hours)
3D Design4ART 2350
3D Design5ART 2350 (4 credit hours)
African American Studies4HST 2217
African American Studies5HST 2217 (4 credit hours)
Chemistry (CHM/BCH majors, TBD by Dept)5CHM 1510 & 1511 (4 credit hours)
Chemistry (non-majors)4CHM 1010 & 1011
Chemistry (non-majors)5CHM 1010, 1011, 1020, 1021 (8 credit hours)
Chinese Language and Culture4CHI 1020
Chinese Language and Culture5CHI 2010 (4 credit hours)
Comparative Government and Politics4PSC 2510
Comparative Government and Politics5PSC 2510 (4 credit hours)
Drawing4ART 1060
Drawing5ART 1060 (4 credit hours)
French Language and Culture4FRE 1020
French Language and Culture5FRE 2010 (4 credit hours)
French Literature4FRE 2130
French Literature5French Elective 3000 Level (4 credit hours)
German Language and Culture4GER 1020
German Language and Culture5GER 2010 (4 credit hours)
Italian Language and Culture4ITA 1020
Italian Language and Culture5ITA 2010 (4 credit hours)
Japanese Language and Culture4JPN 1020
Japanese Language and Culture5JPN 2010 (4 credit hours)
Latin4LAT 1020
Latin5LAT 2010 (4 credit hours)
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHY 2020
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism5PHY 2020 (4 credit hours)
Physics C: Mechanics4PHY 2010
Physics C: Mechanics5PHY 2010 (4 credit hours)
Physics I: Algebra Based4PHY 1510/1511
Physics I: Algebra Based5PHY 1510/1511 (4 credit hours)
Physics II: Algebra Based4PHY 1520/1521
Physics II: Algebra Based5PHY 1520/1521 (4 credit hours)
Precalculus4MTH 1400
Precalculus5MTH 1400 (4 credit hours)
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPN 2130
Spanish Literature and Culture5Spanish Elective 3000 level (4 credit hours)
U.S. Government and Politics4PSC 2310
U.S. Government and Politics5PSC 2310 (4 credit hours)

Source: highpoint.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management145
Marketing/Marketing Management63
Exercise Science and Kinesiology59
Finance51
Psychology49
Communication46
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies44
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management42
Show the other 45 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences39
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies36
Computer Science35
Elementary Education and Teaching33
Selling Skills and Sales Operations30
Meeting and Event Planning30
Interior Design26
Game and Interactive Media Design22
Graphic Design18
Accounting16
Political Science and Government16
Journalism15
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia15
English Language and Literature15
Cinematography and Film/Video Production12
Neuroscience12
Digital Marketing11
Fashion Merchandising11
Sports Communication10
Hospitality Administration/Management9
Sociology and Anthropology8
Special Education and Teaching8
Philosophy7
Mathematical Statistics and Probability7
Biochemistry7
History7
International Business/Trade/Commerce7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts7
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics6
Chemistry5
International Relations and Affairs5
Fine/Studio Arts4
Actuarial Science4
Mathematics4
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education3
Computer Engineering3
Spanish Language and Literature3
Physics3
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching2
Electrical and Electronics Engineering2
Dance2
Music2
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where High Point University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Greensboro-High Point, NC

800,722 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Nearest hub airport

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.2 of 20

Elevation

871 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

32°F

July high

89°F

Annual snowfall

1.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

45 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,090 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size