At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. At the Premier Life Skills University, careers and character are crafted in unison. HPU alumni and their parents appreciate the lifelong “return on investment” of HPU’s distinctive education.
Those returns are recognized almost immediately upon graduation. HPU has one of the highest outcomes rates for its graduates, with 99% of students employed or enrolled in graduate school within 180 days. That’s 14 points higher than the national average. And yet, the cost to attend HPU is on average $11,000 less than its peer group of private colleges and universities.
HPU provides an unmatched combination of experiential learning, cutting-edge academic classroom resources, accomplished faculty and seasoned mentors, all on a campus nationally recognized for its inspiring learning environment. Students not only love living and learning at HPU, but they are prepared for a lifetime of success. In fact, HPU’s unique model is nationally recognized and ranked #1 by U.S. News and World Report in its Regional Colleges of the South category for 11 consecutive years and as #1 Most Innovative for 8 consecutive years.
HPU’s state-of-the-art academic facilities and student access to faculty mentors, including the “Access to Innovators Program” with global leaders such as Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak and Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph, are framed by our commitment to values-based living and learning.
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as High Point University’s official application for need-based financial aid. To be considered for federal grants, federal student loans and federal work-study opportunities, you must file the FAFSA electronically.
The 2025–2026 FAFSA is now available! To be considered for federal or state need-based financial aid, you must complete the FAFSA. While filing the FAFSA is not required to qualify for merit scholarships at HPU, it is essential for consideration for institutional need-based aid. Financial aid offers will begin to be sent out in March 2025.
To ensure we receive your information, please include High Point University’s FAFSA school code: 002933.
For detailed information and guidance on submitting your 2025–2026 FAFSA, visit: FAFSA Simplification.
FINANCIAL PLANNING COUNSELOR
Although the financial aid process can be complex, the Office of Student Financial Planning is well trained and highly qualified to make your experience a positive and rewarding one. Students’ financial aid applications are assigned Financial Planning Counselors according to last name, except for athletes.
Incoming Freshman 2025-2026
Tuition and Fees:
$49,146
Housing and Food:
$20,198
The total direct investment when including the average aid package of $23,000+ :
$46,344
| Highly Valued Collection of Complimentary Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic Tutoring and Printing | Complimentary |
| Campus Parking and Airport Transportation | Complimentary |
| Success Coach and Career Advisor | Complimentary |
| Parent and Student Concierge Services | Complimentary |
| Laundry in residence hall | Complimentary |
| Athletic Events and Concerts | Complimentary |
| Professional LinkedIn Photo | Complimentary |
Total tuition, fees, Tier 1 housing, food, and state dining tax before factoring university scholarships, grants, and fellowships is $69,344 for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. For federal financial aid purposes, indirect costs including books, course materials, supplies and equipment; transportation; and personal expenses (set at $4,368) are added to tuition, fees, food, state dining tax, and Tier 2 housing to determine High Point University’s official average total cost of attendance, which is $78,458 for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 (this excludes the average aid and scholarship package of more than $23,000).
Do you have a question about joining the HPU family? Please contact your family’s admissions counselor if you have questions. Find your counselor.
Not an incoming student? View cost of attendance for returning students.
View more information on the Meal Plan options from our award-winning dining experience.
In addition to the items mentioned above there are a few additional charges that may show on the student’s bill:
- Student Health Insurance – Student must show proof of health insurance or enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan. The link provides information on this insurance plan including how to enroll or waive it.
- Optional Tuition Protection Insurance – The link provides information on this protection including how to waive it.
- International students will be assessed an additional fee of $1,500 for the academic year. This only applies to F-1 Visa holders.
- An additional charge of $1,024 per semester credit hour in excess of 18 hours will be added to your bill in either semester during the 2025-2026 academic year
- Students attending on a part-time basis will pay $1,364 per semester credit hour plus $2,883 in fees per semester if they are taking up to and including 11 semester credits. Students who enroll in 12 or more semester credits will pay the same tuition and general fees as a full-time degree-seeking student. Part-time students are also required to pay the general fees and will be permitted to participate in all student activities outside the classroom including, but not limited to, intramural activities, student government, Greek Life, the Student Health Center and Slane Student Fitness Center.
There will be an additional investment for students choosing an upgraded housing option. 98% of the freshmen are in Tier 1 and Tier 2 housing. For more information about individual residence halls, please visit our Residence Life page. Availability of all housing tier options is not guaranteed all four years.
Tier 1 Housing:
Double occupancy room in Belk, Finch, McEwen, Millis, North, Wesley and Yadkin residence halls
Tier 2 Housing:
Single occupancy room in Finch and McEwen; Double occupancy room in University Center II and R.G. Wanek Center; Three or four private bedroom apartment in Blessing
Tier 3 Housing:
4 person suites in Panther Commons- double occupancy
Tier 4 Housing:
Two bedroom suites in Blessing
Tier 5 Housing:
Single occupancy room in the R.G. Wanek Center and University Center II
All HPU students are required to reside on campus until they have reached senior status, unless they commute from their parent’s permanent address. If students live off campus during their senior year, their residence cannot be within a one mile radius of campus. If you would like more information on the off-campus housing contract please visit www.highpoint.edu/studentlife/off-campus-housing-contract. Living on campus within a student-focused, caring community provides wonderful opportunities for students to get involved in all areas of academic and campus life.