HPU Recognized as a College of Distinction for 15th Consecutive Year

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 13, 2025 – High Point University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2025-26 academic year, marking the 15th consecutive year that HPU has been recognized for its strong commitment to providing students with a transformative undergraduate experience.

HPU received honors in several categories on the Colleges of Distinction list, including for Career Development, Business, Education and colleges of North Carolina. These honors reflect programs that prepare students for success in HPU’s Office of Career and Professional Development, Earl N. Phillips School of Business and Stout School of Education. HPU was also recognized as one of the best colleges for international students.

“Families from around the world value High Point University’s innovative approach to educating students and delivering an effective learning model,” HPU President Nido Qubein said. “This is another reflection of HPU’s unwavering commitment to providing an extraordinary education that leads to exceptional outcomes in a competitive global marketplace.”

Colleges of Distinction identifies institutions that offer an engaged, experiential education that makes a meaningful impact on a student’s life. Its rigorous selection process focuses on four criteria: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes.

This is the latest accolade that HPU has earned for preparing students for successful careers and lives. The U.S. News & World Report has named the university the #1 Best Regional College in the South for 13 consecutive years and the #1 Most Innovative Regional College in the South for 10 years in a row. In 2024, HPU was named the #1 Best-Run College in the nation by The Princeton Review in the “The Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition.”

Data collected by HPU in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards shows an overall placement rate of 99.2% for all graduates in the Class of 2024. HPU’s percentage of 2024 graduates who were employed or furthering their education within 180 days of graduation is 14 points higher than the national average reported by NACE.

“High Point University has crafted a campus culture where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning,” said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer at Colleges of Distinction. “Its programs reflect the kind of innovation and intentionality that prepare students for life after graduation.”