High Point University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
78.88%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.29%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,501
SAT Scores
1,200
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 12,446 students have applied and 9,817 students have allowed to admit to High Point University (Acceptance rate: 78.88%). HPU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.29 % where 1,501 students have finally enrolled out of 9,817 admitted students.
HPU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Barton College and Belmont Abbey College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.69%).
HPU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 15.75%).
How to Apply to High Point University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply HPU.
| Admission | www.highpoint.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.highpoint.edu/admissions/freshmen-admissions/ |
| Financial Aid | www.highpoint.edu/financialplanning/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.highpoint.edu/admissions/net-price-calculator/ |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | www.highpoint.edu/oars/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at HPU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at High Point University is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of High Point University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,006). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| High Point University | 1,200 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,006 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,054 | 60 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At High Point University, 378 students submitted SAT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,200 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 563 | 610 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| Total | 1,103 | 1,200 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At High Point University, 254 students submitted ACT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 27 |
HPU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to High Point University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |