- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 560–670 reading and writing, 550–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–33 composite
- Average net price: $43,578 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what High Point University reported: an acceptance rate of 75% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–33.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. High Point University reviews each application.
High Point University GPA requirements
High Point University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and High Point University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
High Point University acceptance rate
High Point University admitted 13,233 of 17,572 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
High Point University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in High Point, North Carolina, with 5,135 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered High Point University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1288 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What High Point University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
High Point University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $43,578 a year at High Point University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into High Point University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. High Point University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does High Point University look for?
High Point University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does High Point University accept?
High Point University's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 13,233 of 17,572 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into High Point University?
A lot: High Point University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into High Point University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. High Point University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do High Point University students have?
The middle 50% of High Point University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 560–670 in reading and writing and 550–650 in math; ACT composite 24–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does High Point University require the SAT or ACT?
Check High Point University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. High Point University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 15% sent SAT scores and 13% sent ACT scores.
How much does High Point University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $43,578 a year at High Point University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does High Point University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. High Point University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does High Point University look at legacy status?
Yes. High Point University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check High Point University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: High Point UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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