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Interested in attending High Point University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into High Point University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

79
%
Acceptance rate
3.39
Average High School GPA
1199
SAT Midpoint
March 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into High Point University?

79%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, High Point accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 11,150 people applied and 8,951 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
5714 / 6871 (83%)
Men
3237 / 4279 (76%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at High Point University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at High Point University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into High Point University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things High Point considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into High Point University?

3.39
Average High School GPA
1199
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended High Point University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.39. 18% of freshmen who attended High Point were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 44% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
6%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
21%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
14%
2.00-2.49
3%

High Point is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

23%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

16%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
Math Mean
593
75th Percentile
640
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
563
Verbal Mean
606
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1103
Composite Mean
1199
75th Percentile
1280

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to High Point University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 1
Regular admission deadline
February 1
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. High Point's Early Decision acceptance rate is 84%, compared to 79% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend High Point University, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 1
Applications Due
November 22
Notification Date
84%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate

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