High Point University

Name

High Point University

Legal name

High Point University

Website

https://highpoint.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private University Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Graduate & Professional School Preparation (EDALABAI)

Keywords

• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate professional education
• Life skills curriculum
• Doctoral degree programs
• Executive education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

High Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Annual tuition and fees of $50,628 for undergraduate students (2026-2027 academic year), with Tier 1 housing and food at $20,801. Total direct investment with average aid package of $23,000+ is $48,429. Full cost of attendance including indirect costs is $80,687.
2. Graduate Tuition and Fees: Graduate programs with per-semester credit hour charges. Graduate tuition information available at graduate/fees page. Norcross Graduate School offers doctoral and master's degree programs generating revenue.
3. Summer Advantage Program: Pre-freshman year advancement program charging $11,000 all-inclusive (tuition, housing, dining, activities) for 4 weeks, June 29 – July 24, 2026. Earns students up to 8 college credits before freshman year.
4. Athletic Ticket Revenue and Donations: Division I athletics drive donations, alumni engagement, and student enrollment. Viral March Madness coverage generates fundraising and brand awareness that supports fundraising campaigns.
5. Professional Development and Executive Education: Home Furnishings Leadership Institute in collaboration with the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame provides executive education programs for industry emerging leaders, generating revenue through participant fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

High Point University is a private, non-profit residential university delivering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across 15 academic schools. It sells tuition-based degree programs (73 undergraduate majors, 70 minors, and 18 graduate/professional programs including DMD, PharmD, DPT, J.D., Ed.D., DMSc, and MBA) bundled with a required Life Skills Certification curriculum, an Internship Guarantee, and career placement services. It also runs NCAA Division I athletics, the Summer Advantage pre-freshman program, and the Home Furnishings Leadership Institute executive education program.

Product overview

High Point University is a private university in North Carolina operating as a single, unified educational institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across 15 academic schools. The core product is its residential undergraduate experience (73 majors, 70 minors) grounded in a Life Skills Ecosystem that requires every student to earn professional certifications alongside their degree. Graduate and professional offerings are concentrated in the Norcross Graduate School (18 programs including DMD, PharmD, DPT, J.D., multiple MBA tracks) and specialized schools for pharmacy, law, dental medicine, health sciences, business, entrepreneurship, arts and design, and humanities. Supplementary programs include the Summer Advantage pre-freshman summer program, the Access to Innovators Program connecting students with industry leaders, the annual Elevator Pitch Competition, and Home Furnishings Leadership Institute executive education. The institution also operates NCAA Division I athletics (High Point Panthers) and a newly launched rowing program, all supported by career services guaranteeing internships and reporting a 99.2% NACE-verified placement rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (73 Majors / 70 Minors) Residential four-year undergraduate degree programs spanning business, health sciences, arts, humanities, engineering, pharmacy, law, dental medicine, communication, and education, with the integrated Life Skills Certification required of every student. Annual tuition and fees are $50,628 (2026-2027).
• Norcross Graduate School (Doctoral and Master's Degrees) Eighteen graduate and professional degree programs including Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Juris Doctor (J.D.), and multiple MBA and M.Ed. tracks. 99.5% of master's and 100% of doctoral recipients secure employment or advance their education.
• Life Skills Certification Program Mandatory credit-bearing life skills curriculum and credentialing program required of every undergraduate, covering professional networking, coachability, business etiquette, communication, resilience, professional judgment, and leadership. Includes the President's Seminar on Life Skills taught personally by President Nido Qubein.
• Summer Advantage Pre-Freshman Program Four-week pre-freshman residential program where incoming students earn up to 8 college credits, work with Success Coaches, and build community before their first Fall semester. Priced at $11,000 all-inclusive (tuition, housing, dining, activities).
• Access to Innovators Program Program providing HPU students direct mentorship and engagement with global industry leaders including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph, and technology futurist Daniel Burrus (AI Expert in Residence) through lectures, discussions, and collaborations.
• Internship Guarantee Program and Career Services Guaranteed internship access for every enrolled student through the Office of Career and Professional Development (ranked #9 nationally by The Princeton Review), with a 99.2% NACE-verified career placement rate for the Class of 2024.
• Home Furnishings Leadership Institute Annual executive education program in collaboration with the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame that accelerates leadership development in the home furnishings sector through peer learning, industry keynote interviews, and faculty-led education, with selected emerging leaders named Home Furnishings Fellows.
• NCAA Division I Athletics (High Point Panthers) NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic program competing in the Big South Conference, with notable programs in men's and women's basketball, lacrosse, and other sports. Functions as a visibility, enrollment, and fundraising driver.
• HPU Rowing Program Intercollegiate rowing program founded in 2024, with a 7,810 square-foot boathouse under construction off Waterview Road in High Point, NC, with access to Oak Hollow Lake for practices and regattas. Scheduled for summer 2026 completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.2% career placement rate (14 points above national average) — NACE-verified, Class of 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Daniel Burrus (Technology Futurist)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026New York Times bestselling author and technology futurist Daniel Burrus joined as AI Expert in Residence under the Access to Innovators Program. He will deliver lectures, lead discussions, and collaborate with students, faculty, and business leaders on AI applications, anticipatory leadership, and innovation methodologies.
• Walmart International (Kathryn McLay)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2026Kathryn McLay, former president and CEO of Walmart International and Sam's Club (last day May 1, 2026), delivered the undergraduate commencement address and received an Honorary Doctorate of Business Leadership at HPU's ceremony.
• Cisco Systems (Chuck Robbins)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Cisco Systems CEO Chuck Robbins delivered the graduate commencement address and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Business Leadership. He told graduates they are entering a workforce shaped by a once-in-a-lifetime technology transition driven by artificial intelligence.
• Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (Sean Suggs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Sean Suggs, former president of Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina and current Technology Executive in Residence at HPU, conducted Life Skills and Leadership Series sessions, advised students on motivation and career development, spoke to supply chain classes, and judged the 16th annual Business Plan Competition. He shared his 27-year Toyota career and $14 billion electric battery investment in North Carolina.
• American Home Furnishings Hall of FamecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Fifth annual Home Furnishings Leadership Institute held in collaboration with the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, accelerating leadership development in the home furnishings sector through peer learning, industry keynote interviews, and faculty-led education. Selected emerging leaders from Tempur Sealy International, Crestview Collection, and Regal Fabrics as 2026 Home Furnishings Fellows.
• Pacific Dental Services FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2025Pacific Dental Services Foundation donated a Mobile Dental Clinic to HPU's Workman School of Dental Medicine to improve access to dental care for underserved populations. The clinic had previously served over 5,700 patients at more than 155 events, providing over $4 million in free treatments across the U.S.
• Council on Undergraduate ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025HPU received the 2025 Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments from the Council on Undergraduate Research, recognizing exemplary undergraduate research programs with over 90% student participation.
• Apple (Steve Wozniak)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerApple co-founder Steve Wozniak serves as a mentor and innovator-in-residence through the Access to Innovators Program, delivering lectures and engaging with students, faculty, and business leaders on campus. He commented on HPU's C-Suite Survey findings emphasizing workers combining life skills with AI awareness.
• Netflix (Marc Randolph)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetflix co-founder Marc Randolph serves as a mentor through the Access to Innovators Program, providing students direct access to world-class entrepreneurship thought leadership and guidance.
• CIFAR (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer Toyota executive Sean Suggs mentioned CIFAR as an organization he's connected with through HPU's Access to Innovators Program, suggesting potential academic partnership or research collaboration.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Furman University: Private South Carolina university historically ranked alongside HPU in U.S. News Regional Colleges South category. Comparable selectivity, residential model, and graduate outcomes positioning.

Direct peers

• Elon University: Private North Carolina university of comparable size (~7,000 students) with strong career outcomes focus and NCAA Division I athletics. Closely comparable to HPU in geography, scale, tuition tier, and career-readiness positioning.
• Quinnipiac University: Private Connecticut university with similar enrollment size (~7,000), strong professional schools (law, medicine, nursing), NCAA Division I athletics, and career-focused brand positioning. Closely comparable institutional profile to HPU.
• Sacred Heart University: Private Northeast university with comparable enrollment growth trajectory, professional schools, NCAA Division I athletics, and emphasis on career outcomes. Similar size, pricing tier, and professional-program portfolio.
• Campbell University: Private North Carolina university with similar professional school portfolio (law, pharmacy, medicine, engineering) and NCAA Division I Big South Conference membership. Direct conference peer and close geographic competitor.
• Coastal Carolina University: Public Big South Conference peer with comparable NCAA Division I athletics profile and mid-major enrollment scale. Direct athletic and conference competitor, though public status differentiates business model.
• Samford University: Private Alabama university with comparable enrollment (~5,500-6,000 students), doctoral programs including law and pharmacy, NCAA Division I athletics, and Southern regional peer positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Wake Forest University: Private North Carolina university with doctoral and professional programs at higher price point. Comparable in academic model and regional draw, though larger endowment and broader national brand establish it as a more established peer.
• Creighton University: Private Jesuit university with strong health sciences portfolio (PharmD, DPT, MD, dental, nursing) and NCAA Division I athletics. Comparable professional school mix and life-skills/career-readiness positioning at slightly larger scale.
• Drexel University: Private urban university with mandatory co-op/internship model paralleling HPU's Internship Guarantee Program. Comparable career-outcomes emphasis and tuition tier, at larger scale and broader program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HighPointU
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/highpointuniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/HighPointU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/high-point-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/highpointu
• TikToktiktok.com/@highpointu

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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