High Point University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,748

5.76% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$43,578

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.8%

15,625 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,052

97.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

69.4%

756 Graduates

About

High Point University is a higher education institution located in Guilford County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at High Point University were Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs (163 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees), and Physician Assistant (43 degrees).

In 2023, 1,546 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at High Point University. 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,149 degrees), 9.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at High Point University is $38,748, which is $9,468 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at High Point University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 810 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at High Point University is $38,748, which is $9,468 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $43,578.

In 2023, 86% of undergraduate students attending High Point University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,748

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at High Point University was $38,748. The cost of tuition at High Point University is $9,468 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of High Point University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$43,578

2023 Value

8.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 High Point University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $43,578. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of High Point University grew by 8.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of High Point University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,262

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at High Point University was of $14,262 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.21% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at High Point University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at High Point University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.15% with respect to 2022, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at High Point University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at High Point University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 810 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

High Point University received 15,625 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 25.5% annual growth. Out of those 15,625 applicants, 12,004 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.8% acceptance rate.

There were 6,052 students enrolled at High Point University in 2023. 23% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

High Point University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

12,004

Accepted Out of 15,625

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of High Point University was 76.8% (12,004 admissions from 15,625 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 25.5%, while admissions grew by 22.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of High Point University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

23%

Submission Percentage (2023)

344

Scores Submitted (2023)

23% of enrolled first-time students at High Point University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

High Point University had a total enrollment of 6,052 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at High Point University is 5,915 students and the part-time enrollment is 137. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at High Point University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at High Point University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.8% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 7.34% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Asian, 0.991% Two or More Races, 0.43% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0496% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at High Point University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.9%), followed by White Male (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.27%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.5%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Black or African American Female (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at High Point University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,052 students. The full-time enrollment at High Point University is 5,915 and the part-time enrollment is 137. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at High Point University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at High Point University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at High Point University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), High Point University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at High Point University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,466 enrolled students
Black or African American
563 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
444 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at High Point University is 73.8% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 7.34% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Asian, 0.991% Two or More Races, 0.43% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0496% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 304 students (5.02%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 248 more women than men received degrees from High Point University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at High Point University is white (1,149 degrees awarded). There were 9.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at High Point University is Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs (163 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees) and Physician Assistant (43 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at High Point University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (289 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (103 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (113 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at High Point University are Accountants & auditors (1,057,654 people), Other managers (1,006,662 people), Financial managers (561,708 people), Chief executives & legislators (484,111 people), and Physicians (430,187 people).

The most specialized majors at High Point University in 2023 are Communications (289 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (103 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (113 degrees), Business (464 degrees), and Biology (80 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at High Point University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at High Point University are Communications (289 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (103 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (113 degrees), Business (464 degrees), and Biology (80 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at High Point University are Elementary & secondary schools (850,558 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (833,133 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (744,487 people), Computer Systems Design (625,364 people), and Banking & related activities (509,551 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by High Point University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
157 degrees awarded
General Communication
73 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
63 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at High Point University was General Business Administration & Management with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at High Point University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

649

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

897

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 649 degrees were awarded to men at High Point University, which is 0.724 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (897).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at High Point University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 122 degrees were awarded to men at High Point University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.54 times more than the 79 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at High Point University in Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs, which is 1.04 times more than the 80 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 65% of students graduating from High Point University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at High Point University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.51% of graduates (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,149 degrees awarded
Black or African American
126 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at High Point University is white (1,149 degrees awarded). There were 9.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

2.98% of degree recipients (46 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
671 degrees awarded
White Male
478 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
85 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at High Point University is white female (671 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (478 degrees).

Operations

High Point University has an endowment valued at nearly $151M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.78M (−1.17%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, High Point University had a total salary expenditure of 268M. High Point University employs 183 Assistant professors, 99 Associate professors and 42 Instructors. Most academics at High Point University are Female Assistant professor (104), Male Assistant professor (79), and Male Associate professor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at High Point University are: Management, with 189 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 112 employees, and Service with 101 employees.

Endowment

$151M

2023 Endowment

9.21%

growth from 2022

High Point University has an endowment valued at about $151M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of High Point University grew 9.21% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $100M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at High Point University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$68.4M

2023 Salaries

7.49%

growth from 2022

In 2023, High Point University paid a median of $68.4M in salaries, which represents 25.6% of their overall expenditure ($268M) and a 7.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 21.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.7M

Instructional Salaries

352

Number of Employees

In 2023, High Point University paid a total of $29.7M to 352 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

183 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

189 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at High Point University were Assistant professor with 183 employees, Associate professor with 99 employees, and Instructor with 42 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at High Point University were Management with 189 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 112 employees, and Service with 101 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at High Point University was Female Assistant professor with 104 employees, Male Assistant professor with 79 employees, and Male Associate professor with 58 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at High Point University.

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