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The Class of 2027 is 57% female and 43% male. 62% of students graduated from public schools and 38% graduated from private high schools. Largest undergraduate enrollment in history!
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Geographic Breakdown

  • 43 States + District of Columbia, US Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico
  • 24 Countries Citizenship

Ethnic Diversity

EthnicityPercentage
African American10%
Asian or Asian-American4%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latin American8%
Other2%

diversity on campus

Interesting Facts

  • North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland stand out as the leading states.
  • 19% First Generation
  • 22% Students of Color
  • 25 Eagle Scouts, 5 Gold Award Recipients Students are Valedictorians or Salutatorians
  • 270 Distinguished individuals affiliated with a National Honor Society
  • 14 Presidents of their Student Body/SGA (West Point Leadership and Ethnics Conference of the National Capital)
  • 39 Captains of Athletic Teams
  • Completed over 125,000 hours of community service (127k)
  • The most popular girls’ names among the Class of 2027 are Olivia and Emma
  • The most popular guys’ names among the Class of 2027 are James and Nicholas
  • Within the Class of 2027, notable achievements abound, including a Professional Go Kart Racer, an Open Water Scuba Diver with certification, a Mural Contest Winner at the Robeson County Church and Community Center, a Drone Certified individual, and a Published Author and Musician with 25 songs available on all streaming services, and a Level 10 Pianist recognized by the Music Teachers Association of CA.
  • 1 of 100 students selected for a rigorous STEM Program (at Yale)
  • 188 students are legacies
Top 10 Majors
number 1
Exploring Your Options
Undeclared
number 1
Exploring Your Options
Undeclared
Explore various classes to see what is the right fit for you.
number 2
Earl N. Phillips School of Business
Business
number 2
Earl N. Phillips School of Business
Business
The Earl N. Phillips School of Business (PSB) is a vibrant business school with over 1,300 students.
number 3
Wanek School of Natural Sciences
Biology
number 3
Wanek School of Natural Sciences
Biology
The Biology Department at High Point University emphasizes one-on-one interactions between students and faculty, and helping students gain a strong foundation in basic biology.
number 4
School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences
Psychology
number 4
School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences
Psychology
Psychology is the third most popular major at HPU, and is typically the largest or second largest major in the College of Arts and Sciences.
number 5
Congdon School of Health Sciences
Exercise Science
number 5
Congdon School of Health Sciences
Exercise Science
The Exercise Science major prepares students for careers in the health sciences through rigorous coursework and experiential learning.
number 6
Earl N. Phillips School of Business
Marketing
number 6
Earl N. Phillips School of Business
Marketing
Today’s marketing landscape would be nearly unrecognizable to an agency from past eras. Marketing is now at the center of any successful enterprise, whether it is a financial institution, a sports team, a retail store, or a celebrity.
number 7
Earl N. Phillips School of Business
Entrepreneurship
number 7
Earl N. Phillips School of Business
Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurship major is intended for people who are interested in starting or purchasing a business, or who are considering working in a family-owned business upon graduation.
number 8
Earl N. Phillips School of Business
Finance
number 8
Earl N. Phillips School of Business
Finance
Finance our mission is simple, “to prepare our students to become tomorrow’s business professionals.”
number 9
School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences
Criminal Justice
number 9
School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice program is for students seeking a pre-law major or a career in one of the many fields related to justice such as special agents/federal investigations, emergency and social services, courts, policing, or homeland security.
number 10
David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design
Interior Design
number 10
David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design
Interior Design
Interior Design is housed in the David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design, equal emphasis is placed on commercial and residential design, given our longstanding relationship with High Point Market and nationally recognized design leaders.
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