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How strong are the academics at High Point University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

17:1
Student to faculty ratio
66%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

High Point has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

High Point University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on High Point's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at High Point University:

84%
First-year retention rate
66%
4-year grad rate
70%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are High Point University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Finance, General
Psychology, General
29.8
52.84
75.88
98.92
121.96
145

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 39
  • Neuroscience 12
  • Biochemistry 7
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 145
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 63
  • Finance, General 51
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 36
  • Meeting and Event Planning 30
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations 30
  • Accounting 16
  • Digital Marketing 11
  • Fashion Merchandising 11
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 9
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 7
  • Actuarial Science 4
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 0
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 46
  • Communication, General 46
  • Journalism 15
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 15
  • Sports Communication 10
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 35
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 33
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 8
  • Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 3
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 0
Engineering
  • Computer Engineering, General 3
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 15
  • Writing, General 5
  • Writing, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 2
History
  • History, General 7
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 44
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematical Statistics and Probability 7
  • Mathematics, General 4
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Mathematical Statistics and Probability 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
  • Data Science, General 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 59
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 42
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 7
  • Philosophy 4
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Physics, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 49
  • Psychology, General 4
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 16
  • Sociology and Anthropology 8
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 6
  • International Relations and Affairs 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Sociology and Anthropology 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Interior Design 26
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 22
  • Graphic Design 18
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 12
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
  • Dance, General 2
  • Music, General 2
  • Music, General 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Documentary Production 0
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