High Point University Acceptance Rate
High Point, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,625
- Admitted
- 12,004
- Yield
- 12.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, High Point University's acceptance rate has fallen from 80.2% in 2014–15 to 76.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,410 to 15,625 (+111%) over that period.
Its 76.8% rate makes High Point University more selective than about 49% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 49%.
High Point University has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 12.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,410 | 5,942 | 80.2% | 1,386 |
| 2015–16 | 10,910 | 7,909 | 72.5% | 1,362 |
| 2016–17 | 9,683 | 7,657 | 79.1% | 1,382 |
| 2017–18 | 8,936 | 7,208 | 80.7% | 1,111 |
| 2018–19 | 10,098 | 7,770 | 76.9% | 1,423 |
| 2019–20 | 11,298 | 8,423 | 74.6% | 1,400 |
| 2020–21 | 11,266 | 8,680 | 77% | 1,387 |
| 2021–22 | 11,150 | 8,951 | 80.3% | 1,441 |
| 2022–23 | 12,446 | 9,817 | 78.9% | 1,501 |
| 2023–24 | 15,625 | 12,004 | 76.8% | 1,468 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,741 | 7,565 | 77.7% |
| Men | 5,884 | 4,439 | 75.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–650 | 23% |
| SAT Math | 550–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–31 | 16% |
How High Point University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is High Point University's acceptance rate?
High Point University's acceptance rate is 76.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,004 admitted of 15,625 applicants).
Is High Point University test optional?
High Point University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to High Point University?
High Point University received 15,625 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,004.
What SAT score do you need for High Point University?
Admitted students at High Point University typically scored 560–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is High Point University getting harder to get into?
High Point University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.2% in 2014–15 to 76.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.highpoint.edu/.