High Point University

High Point University's published cost of attendance is $65,548. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $32,763, middle-income families pay around $32,461, and higher-income families pay approximately $41,994.

Azimuth ranks High Point University #1383 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

High Point University uses need-based aid to narrow the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.

Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works with families to construct aid packages that reflect demonstrated financial need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,575, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $74,506; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $65,028, median federal debt of $24,575 projects to a monthly payment of about $278 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of High Point University earn median 4-year earnings of $65,028, placing High Point University in the 64.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $15,188 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing High Point University in the 10.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks High Point University #711 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects High Point University's concentration in business and professional fields.

Business Administration is the largest program with 150 graduates, followed by Kinesiology with 99 graduates and Communication and Media Studies with 78 graduates. Among the highest-earning programs, Psychology, General graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $56,712, delivering 1.1× the national benchmark for the field, while Biology, General graduates earn $67,184 with 1.2× the benchmark.

This program mix, anchored in Business, drives consistent outcomes that position High Point University as a solid choice for students prioritizing long-term financial returns.

High Point University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's positioning as a career-focused private university. Business Administration is the largest program with 150 graduates, followed by Kinesiology, Communication and Media Studies, Psychology, General, and Biology, General.

Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 1,111 students annually, the institution concentrates in Business (representing 38% of graduates), Arts (representing 8%), and Education (representing 4%). The highest-earning programs reflect this professional orientation.

Digital Marketing leads with median earnings of $69,721 four years after enrollment across 56 graduates, followed by Biology, General with $67,184 and 63 graduates. Criminal Justice graduates earn $65,607 with 45 graduates, while Design and Applied Arts and Psychology, General round out the top earners at $61,635 and $56,712 respectively.

These programs cluster in business, management, and applied professional fields where employers recruit actively and early-career outcomes reflect direct workforce entry. The concentration in Business and related professional disciplines positions High Point University as a practical, outcomes-oriented institution where program choice aligns closely with labor-market demand.

Students in high-mobility pathways like business administration, accounting, and management enter the workforce directly with earnings that reflect national professional-services market conditions. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with current workforce trends and hiring demand.