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High Point University

#578 in US ranking High Point, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$66,670
Tuition & fees
$38,502
Avg. aid
$21,416
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
75%
SAT range
1110–1320
ACT range
24–33

Outcomes

Graduation rate
74%
Median salary
$47,450
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at High Point University?

High Point University's reported recurring events include Derby Day, Family Weekend and fall and spring concerts. They give students opportunities to gather outside regular classes, while Family Weekend also brings relatives into campus activities.

The format and schedule of an annual event can change, so students should rely on the current campus calendar for activities and attendance details rather than assume that a previous year's program will repeat. Concerts are distinct from the university's ongoing student performances and arts activities, which offer additional ways to participate throughout the academic year.

What are the student housing and dining options at High Point University?

High Point University offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, and reports that most students live on campus. Residence-hall arrangements and other housing options can differ in layout, eligibility and price; access to university housing should not be read as a guarantee of a particular building or room type.

Housing units are reported to have high-speed internet access. Students should review the current housing application, selection timeline, first-year rules and contract terms before ranking preferences. Those planning to live off campus should check whether their class standing and university policies permit it.

Campus dining is an important budget consideration for residential students. Meal plans and dining locations can differ in included meals, flexibility and cost, and a housing assignment does not by itself explain which plan a student must purchase. Comparing the housing contract and meal-plan terms together is the clearest way to understand what an individual living arrangement includes.

High Point University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

139

High Point University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
21:1
Undergraduates living on campus
94%
Campus size
380 acres

High Point University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 8

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

High Point University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Smith Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

High Point University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

High Point University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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