Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
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2026 – 2027  Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

For undergraduate students, the cost of attendance includes tuition & fees, housing, food, and indirect costs.

Students may also have special course fees added to the charges, such as lab or equipment fees. In addition to the direct charges assessed by our Office of Student Accounts, students will also have indirect costs such as books, course materials, supplies and equipment; transportation; and personal expenses.  Students and parents should budget for these items based on the student’s individual situation. These indirect costs are estimated below to help families budget accordingly. Housing is billed based on the assigned housing tier.

 

Summer 2026

If you wish to be considered for financial aid for the Summer 2026 term, please ensure that your completed 2025-2026 FAFSA is submitted and on file. You can complete this online at FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid.

  • Summer enrollment for HPU Summer Online and Summer Sessions I and II is $1,100 per credit hour.
  • The summer tech fee is $230.00, while the summer activity fee is $140.00 per session.
  • The total summer indirect costs for Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment are estimated at $750 for the entire summer term, or $375 per individual session.

Summer Double Room and Board
Room - Double
$1,076
Room - Double Daily
$39
Board
$1,228
NC Dining Tax
$82.89

 



Summer Single Room and Board
Room - Single
$2,152
Room - Single Daily
$78
Board
$1,228
NC Dining Tax
$82.89

 

 

2026 – 2027


Direct Cost Allocation

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Academic Year
Tution*
$22,341
$22,431
$44,682
Fees
$2,973
$2,973
$5,946
Housing
$4,674
$4,674
$9,348
Higher Room Tier Costs**
$2,445
$2,445
$4,890
Meals
$5,364
$5,364
$10,728
NC Dining Tax
$362
$362
$724
Total Direct Costs
$38,159
$38,159
$76,318

Indirect Cost Allocation

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Academic Year
Loan Fees
$34
$34
$68
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment
$750
$750
$1,500
Transportation
$800
$800
$1,600
Personal
$600
$600
$1,200
Total Indirect Costs
$2,184
$2,184
$4,368
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE
$40,343
$40,343
$80,686

*Tuition is based on full-time enrollment (12-18 credits).

**Cost of Attendance is based on a Tier 2 Housing which is our default housing.

 

Meal Plan

For details on our Meal Plan options, which are part of our award-winning dining experience, please visit: University Dining Plans | Student Accounts | High Point University

Additional Charges

Furthermore, there are a few additional charges that may appear on the student’s bill:

1. **Student Health Insurance:** Students must provide proof of health insurance or enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan. For more information regarding this insurance option, including enrollment and waiver details, please visit: Student Health Insurance | Student Accounts | High Point University

2. **Optional Tuition Protection Insurance:** Information on this protection plan, including waiver instructions, can be found here: Tuition Protection Plan | Student Accounts | High Point University

International Students

International students holding an F-1 visa will incur an additional fee of $1,500 for the academic year.

Full-Time Students

Students enrolling in 12 to 18 semester credits will be subject to the full-time tuition and general fees. Additionally, if a student registers for more than 18 credit hours in a semester during the 2026-2027 academic year, an extra charge of $1,055 per additional credit hour will apply.

Part-Time Students

For students attending on a part-time basis (1-11 credits), the tuition rate is $1,405 per credit hour, along with $2,973 in fees. Part-time students are required to pay general fees and will have access to all student activities outside of the classroom, including intramural activities, student government, Greek Life, the Student Health Center, and the Slane Student Fitness Center.

Housing

There will be an additional cost for students selecting upgraded housing options. Approximately 98% of freshmen are placed in Tier 1 and Tier 2 housing. For more information about specific residence halls, please visit our Residence Life page: Housing and Residence Life | Residence Life | High Point University. Please note that availability of all housing tier options is not guaranteed throughout the four years.

All High Point University students are required to live on campus until they reach senior status, unless they are commuting from their parent’s permanent address. If students choose off-campus housing during their senior year, their residence must be located outside a one-mile radius of the campus. For further details regarding the off-campus housing contract, please visit: Off|Campus Housing Contract | Student Life | High Point University. Living on campus fosters a student-focused and caring community, offering ample opportunities for engagement in both academic and campus life.