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High Point University

High Point, NC

Travel:

1 hour, 36 minutes

Local Airport:

Piedmont Triad International Airport

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • Grandover Resort & Spa

  • Hampton Inn High Point

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Greensboro

  • Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro Airport

  • Comfort Inn & Suites High Point-Archdale

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott High Point-Archdale

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites High Point South

Places to Eat

  • Stock and Grain Assembly Food Hall

  • Earl's Landing

  • Magnolia Blue

  • Frady's Taphouse and Eatery

  • Blue Water Grille

  • California Burritos

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • Wake Forest University

  • UNC-Greensboro

  • Guilford College

  • UNC-Chapel Hill

  • Duke University

  • NC State University

  • Elon University

College Snapshot

Located in High Point, North Carolina, High Point University (HPU) blends a modern, innovative approach to education with a strong emphasis on character development, career readiness, and experiential learning. Known for its resort-style campus, personalized attention, and focus on professional outcomes, HPU offers students a highly supportive and hands-on environment where leadership, service, and success are core values.


📊 Admissions Overview

Freshman Applicants (2025): 15,625
Acceptance Rate: 76.8%
Early Decision Applicants: 782 | Admitted: 660
Early Action Applicants: 7,394 | Admitted: 6,458
Test Policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT considered if submitted)


🎓 Who Gets In

Class Rank: 74% of freshmen ranked in the top half of their HS class; 18% in the top 10%.
GPA Profile:
6% had a 4.0 GPA
19% had 3.75–3.99
21% had 3.50–3.74
21% had 3.25–3.49
Most admitted students earned GPAs between 3.3 and 3.9.
Test Scores:
Middle 50% SAT: 1103–1280
Average SAT Section Scores: 606 Verbal / 593 Math
Middle 50% ACT: 24–29 (average 25)
The majority of students scored above 1100 on the SAT or 24+ on the ACT.


📝 What Matters in Admissions

Very Important: Academic GPA, application essay, recommendations
Important: Interview, extracurricular activities, standardized test scores, rigor of coursework, talent/ability, volunteer work, character/personal qualities, demonstrated interest
Considered: Alumni relation, first-generation status, work experience
Not Considered: State residency, racial/ethnic background, or religious affiliation

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