High Point University was founded in 1924 by Dr. James E. Brewer and his wife, Hattie, as High Point College. It was created to provide educational opportunities for the people of North Carolina and the surrounding areas. The college operated out of a two-room schoolhouse in downtown High Point until it moved to its current location in 1941. For the first few decades, High Point College focused on providing an education rooted in Christian values and traditions. This also included a strong sense of service and community involvement among its students. In 1989, the school changed its name to High Point University to better reflect its mission of providing a quality education and expanding opportunities for students from all walks of life. Since then, the university has grown significantly, adding new programs and facilities while maintaining its commitment to service and faith-based learning.
High Point University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of High Point University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about High Point University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
High Point University has an acceptance rate of 80%. This means that the university is quite competitive and admissions are highly selective. The majority of admitted students have an SAT score between 1080 and 1300 or an ACT composite score between 22 and 28. The average GPA of incoming freshmen is 3.5. Additionally, approximately one-third of the student population are international students from more than 30 countries around the world. In addition to academic qualifications, High Point University also considers extracurricular activities, leadership experience, community service, and other accomplishments when reviewing applications for admission. They also offer many opportunities to get involved on campus such as student organizations, intramural sports teams, and volunteer opportunities. High Point University also offers a variety of financial aid options to help students meet their educational expenses including scholarships, grants, and loans.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 68% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | 90% |
| Early action acceptance rate | 89% |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 47% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 5,971 |
| Female applicants | 3,749 |
| Male applicants | 2,222 |
| Applicants accepted | 4,040 |
| Female applicants accepted | 2,532 |
| Male applicants accepted | 1,508 |
| Freshman enrollment | 1,273 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 757 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 516 |
| Early decision applicants | 302 |
| Early decision applicants accepted | 271 |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | 2,671 |
| Early action applicants accepted | 2,373 |
| Early action applicants enrolled | 638 |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | 50% |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | Yes |
| Applicants placed on wait list | 260 |
| Students accepting place on wait list | 260 |
| Students accepted from wait list | 141 |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 50% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 98% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.3 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 2.9-3.7 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 88% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 542 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 490-590 |
| SAT Math average score | 550 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 500-610 |
| SAT Writing average score | 535 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 490-590 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 40% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 23 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 21-26 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 21-26 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 19-25 |