High Point University
High Point, NC · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 76.8% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1110–1300 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 23–31 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $40,721 |
| Grad rate | 70% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,389 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-02-01 |
| Early Action | 2025-11-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-03-01 |
| Application fee | $50 (US) · $50 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~50 words each.
- At High Point University, we often describe our students as “doers.” Over 25% of your work as an HPU student will involve putting ideas and theory into practice. To help us understand your interest in this style of learning, please describe a hands-on project or experience that was meaningful to you.
- Our research shows that employers and graduate programs seek students who demonstrate life skills such as motivation, coachability, strong communication, emotional intelligence, a growth mindset, and many others. Many of these skills are related to how we connect with other people. Please share a story of a meaningful travel experience where you connected with people from a different background than your own.
- Inspired by our Innovator in Residence, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, we define creativity as doing things differently and innovation as doing things better. From what you’ve learned during your college search, where have you seen innovation at HPU, and why does that make you want to attend?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).