High Point University
High Point, North Carolina · Private
High Point University admitted 77% of 15,625 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1110–1300 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
High Point University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- February 1, 2027
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and High Point University accepts the Common App fee waiver. High Point University asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check High Point University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $66,420 a year. After grants, students paid $43,578 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is High Point University’s acceptance rate?
High Point University admitted 77% of applicants: 12,004 of 15,625 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is High Point University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due February 1, 2027, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for High Point University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1110 to 1300, with a median around 1210. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is High Point University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and High Point University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does High Point University require?
Besides the application and transcript, High Point University asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Does High Point University have supplemental essays?
No. High Point University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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