High Point University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,636

5.8% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$40,221

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

78.9%

12,446 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

5,981

97.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

67.7%

922 Graduates

About

High Point University is a higher education institution located in Guilford County, NC. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at High Point University were General Business Administration & Management (143 degrees awarded), General Psychology (73 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (63 degrees).

In 2022, 1,732 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at High Point University. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,334 degrees), 10.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (130 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at High Point University is $36,636, which is $8,306 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at High Point University is $36,636, which is $8,306 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $40,221.

In 2022, 87% of undergraduate students attending High Point University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,636

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at High Point University was $36,636. The cost of tuition at High Point University is $8,306 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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

Average Net Price

$40,221

2022 Value

0.943%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 High Point University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $40,221. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of High Point University grew by 0.943%.

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

$13,953

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at High Point University was of $13,953 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.71% between 2021 and 2022.

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

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at High Point University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 2.35% with respect to 2021, when 85% 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 12,446 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 11.6% annual growth. Out of those 12,446 applicants, 9,817 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,981 students enrolled at High Point University in 2022. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

High Point University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

9,817

Accepted Out of 12,446

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of High Point University was 78.9% (9,817 admissions from 12,446 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 80.3%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 11.6%, while admissions grew by 9.67%.

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

25%

Submission Percentage (2022)

378

Scores Submitted (2022)

25% of enrolled first-time students at High Point University in 2022 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 5,981 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at High Point University is 5,832 students and the part-time enrollment is 149. This means that 97.5% of students enrolled at High Point University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at High Point University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.4% White, 8.91% Black or African American, 7.04% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Two or More Races, 2.41% Asian, 0.502% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at High Point University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.4%), followed by White Male (34.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.07%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by White Male (24.1%) and Black or African American Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at High Point University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,981 students. The full-time enrollment at High Point University is 5,832 and the part-time enrollment is 149. This means that 97.5% of students enrolled at High Point University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% 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

83%

2022 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 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2022)

White
4,449 enrolled students
Black or African American
533 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
421 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at High Point University is 74.4% White, 8.91% Black or African American, 7.04% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Two or More Races, 2.41% Asian, 0.502% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0167% 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 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% 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, 146 students (2.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 384 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 (1,334 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (130 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at High Point University is General Business Administration & Management (143 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (73 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (63 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (99 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (90 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 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 (1,052,292 people), Other managers (855,599 people), Financial managers (510,741 people), Physicians (425,671 people), and Chief executives & legislators (417,653 people).

The most specialized majors at High Point University in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (99 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (90 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), Business (461 degrees), and Biology (87 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (99 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (90 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), Business (461 degrees), and Biology (87 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
143 degrees awarded
General Psychology
73 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
63 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at High Point University was General Business Administration & Management with 143 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

674

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,058

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 674 degrees were awarded to men at High Point University, which is 0.637 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,058).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 113 degrees were awarded to men at High Point University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.71 times more than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 66 degrees were awarded to men at High Point University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.584 times less than the 113 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 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, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at High Point University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 1.41% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,334 degrees awarded
Black or African American
130 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at High Point University is white (1,334 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (130 degrees).

1.96% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
818 degrees awarded
White Male
516 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
87 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at High Point University is white female (818 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (516 degrees).

Operations

High Point University has an endowment valued at nearly $139M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.92M (−2.11%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, High Point University had a total salary expenditure of 237M. High Point University employs 154 Assistant professors, 101 Associate professors and 39 Instructors. Most academics at High Point University are Female Assistant professor (80), Male Assistant professor (74), and Male Associate professor (60).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at High Point University are: Management, with 160 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 138 employees, and Service with 76 employees.

Endowment

$139M

2022 Endowment

8.79%

growth from 2021

High Point University has an endowment valued at about $139M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of High Point University grew 8.79% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $89.4M 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

$63.7M

2022 Salaries

21.8%

growth from 2021

In 2022, High Point University paid a median of $63.7M in salaries, which represents 26.9% of their overall expenditure ($237M) and a 21.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.6% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 9.83% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$26.9M

Instructional Salaries

326

Number of Employees

In 2022, High Point University paid a total of $26.9M to 326 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

154 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

160 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at High Point University were Assistant professor with 154 employees, Associate professor with 101 employees, and Instructor with 39 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at High Point University were Management with 160 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 138 employees, and Service with 76 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at High Point University was Female Assistant professor with 80 employees, Male Assistant professor with 74 employees, and Male Associate professor with 60 employees.

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

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