High Point University: Review & Facts

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High Point University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,985 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1924 and is one of the 2 colleges located in High Point, North Carolina.

High Point University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At High Point University you can obtain your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
85
High Point University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 85 majors. The most popular concentrations are Communication and Journalism, Business, Management, Education, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at High Point University is high at 83% (well above North Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at High Point University is average: 69%.

Student to faculty ratio at High Point University is decent - 17:1. Read more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $36,700 per year. The additional fees at High Point University beyond tuition are approximately $5,300; this totals $42,000 a year.

Read the details about High Point University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
79%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 12,446 applications were submitted and 9,817 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

High Point University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at High Point University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,300
High
High Point University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at High Point University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
High Point University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 5,100 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- nearly $8,300 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at High Point University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, High Point University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

High Point University Location and Address

Postal Address:
High Point University
One University Parkway
High Point, North Carolina
27268, USA
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