# High Point University (HPU)

Private nonprofit college in High Point, NC. IPEDS ID 198695.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/high-point-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/high-point-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 75% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $38,707 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 74%; beats 82% of NC colleges and 84% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $61,389; beats 87% of NC colleges and 72% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $32,763 |
| 30-48k | $31,937 |
| 48-75k | $32,461 |
| 75-110k | $35,508 |
| 110k+ | $41,994 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.06 years on average (66% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $61,389 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $32,763 | $133,018 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $31,937 | $129,664 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $32,461 | $131,792 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $35,508 | $144,162 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $41,994 | $170,496 | 6.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $65,548
- Tuition and fees: $45,312
- Housing and meals: $18,462; books: $1,500

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 560–670; SAT math: 550–650; ACT: 24–33 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 15,625 applicants, 12,004 admitted, 1,468 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 75%, ACT 24–33 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 77%, ACT 23–31 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (58 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | not reported | $99,053 | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | $74,953 | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | $72,564 | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | $69,721 | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | $67,184 | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | $67,085 | $23,250 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | $65,607 | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | $62,467 | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | $61,780 | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | $61,635 | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | $56,712 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | $51,469 | $24,500 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | $50,007 | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | $23,605 |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design → Graphic designer: median wage $55,240 (Greensboro-High Point, NC), $58,450 (NC), $62,960 (U.S.)
- Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist: median wage $62,580 (Greensboro-High Point, NC), $67,230 (NC), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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