How a Small North Carolina College Became a Magnet for Wealthy Students

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/north-carolina-college-high-point-amenities-30b0fc14?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcLl9MkVbdHFcxZ8ojIe1LeQH7zz7aI19mwi_JHgDyxh9ZXSnr_MTPcuZk5o9s%3D&gaa_ts=68fa362b&gaa_sig=r2zm5vboFtLIWIbNwYhOswB-4om_x0_FBLD8MNBcOU3zH1ffZPPpw7ZwVsG1bjOkOEFaHmaYUWq8tCehM9CFaA%3D%3D

It claims "Half of Wall Street sends their kids to this school".

I thought this was going to be about Elon.

Also, this is propaganda. The head of High Point is all about propaganda. Very weird place.

Same. I see Elon becoming more and more competitive each year. The sense I get after visiting and talking to people who went to or have kids there is that it’s a school full of happy and well-rounded students.

Don’t believe the demographic cliff nonsense. Enrollment dropping 11%+ at Elon is alarming.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/08/elon-university-class-of-2029-enrollment-decreases-11-6

Because of Elon Musk lol

[Anonymous]

HPU’s four-year graduation rate is 67%, which seems quite low.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:HPU’s four-year graduation rate is 67%, which seems quite low.

National average is 53%.

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HPU is for rich people. Their graduation rate should be much better

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:HPU’s four-year graduation rate is 67%, which seems quite low.

National average is 53%.

Right, but that includes a lot of smaller, regional colleges with non-traditional students. The way HPU markets and sells itself, there should be a higher graduation rate. This school seems like a slick marketing gimmick and house of cards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:HPU’s four-year graduation rate is 67%, which seems quite low.

National average is 53%.

Right, but that includes a lot of smaller, regional colleges with non-traditional students. The way HPU markets and sells itself, there should be a higher graduation rate. This school seems like a slick marketing gimmick and house of cards.

It’s above national average. Just admit you were wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:HPU’s four-year graduation rate is 67%, which seems quite low.

National average is 53%.

Right, but that includes a lot of smaller, regional colleges with non-traditional students. The way HPU markets and sells itself, there should be a higher graduation rate. This school seems like a slick marketing gimmick and house of cards.

It’s above national average. Just admit you were wrong.

High Point should market with this thread. "Better graduation rates than places that are 1/4 the cost!"
"Never technically lost accreditation!"

It's all so very compelling.

-DP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:HPU’s four-year graduation rate is 67%, which seems quite low.

National average is 53%.

Right, but that includes a lot of smaller, regional colleges with non-traditional students. The way HPU markets and sells itself, there should be a higher graduation rate. This school seems like a slick marketing gimmick and house of cards.

It’s above national average. Just admit you were wrong.

High Point should market with this thread. "Better graduation rates than places that are 1/4 the cost!"
"Never technically lost accreditation!"

It's all so very compelling.

-DP

Go ahead and send your kid to a place 1/4 the cost if you’re poor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:HPU’s four-year graduation rate is 67%, which seems quite low.

National average is 53%.

Right, but that includes a lot of smaller, regional colleges with non-traditional students. The way HPU markets and sells itself, there should be a higher graduation rate. This school seems like a slick marketing gimmick and house of cards.

It’s above national average. Just admit you were wrong.

Nobody claimed HPU’s graduation rate was below the national average but 67% is low (comparatively since it’s been mentioned in this thread, Elon’s four-year graduation rate is 83%). Only 2 out of 3 HPU students graduate in four years. That’s really not a great outcome.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:HPU’s four-year graduation rate is 67%, which seems quite low.

National average is 53%.

Right, but that includes a lot of smaller, regional colleges with non-traditional students. The way HPU markets and sells itself, there should be a higher graduation rate. This school seems like a slick marketing gimmick and house of cards.

It’s above national average. Just admit you were wrong.

Nobody claimed HPU’s graduation rate was below the national average but 67% is low (comparatively since it’s been mentioned in this thread, Elon’s four-year graduation rate is 83%). Only 2 out of 3 HPU students graduate in four years. That’s really not a great outcome.

Which school had more robust enrollment this year? I don’t know the answer, but Elon was down, down, down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:HPU is for rich people. Their graduation rate should be much better

Not all rich people are smart or have self control not to over party. Source: went to a college with lots of rich people.

[Anonymous]

Every time there is a thread on High Point (or even Elon for that matter), the claws come out. It’s strange to me that people are so invested in a school that they clearly think is well below their darling children’s level. Who cares? If it works for others, let them go there and be happy. High Point is not a school I want to send my kids to, but I could see it works for others (and a friend was telling me about how it was life changing for her friend’s kids). Those of you who look down your nose at kids that need accommodations and act is if there is something wrong with schools that provide them (which, honestly, is every school now), will be in for a shock when you learn that being dyslexic or having ADHD or some other learning disability does not mean the student has a lower IQ. Some of these kids will outshine neurotypical kids in the workplace. They are forced to learn resilience an coping skills along their educational journey that come in very handy in work life.

Some of you are portraying yourselves in a very poor light. Why put down High Point? Let people who want to go there be.

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It's a great school. Princeton grad Dean Cain sent his own kid there and raves about it.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m more interested in hearing from parents or students who actually have firsthand experience with High Point University. It’s disappointing to see people arguing about the school when they’ve never attended or even visited — that’s unfortunately what the internet has become.
The truth is, the difference in education between an Ivy League school and a good state university isn’t as big as many people think. Ivy League graduates often benefit more from the prestige of the name and the strength of their alumni networks than from a drastically different classroom experience.
College shouldn’t just be about getting an education — it should be about preparing for a career and building a future. If HPU provides strong career connections, a supportive alumni network, and an environment that helps students develop confidence and professionalism, then it’s doing its job.
When you look at High Point University, it’s easy to see why so many parents and students are drawn to it. The campus is beautiful, the facilities feel more like a resort than a college, and the school emphasizes professionalism, leadership, and “life skills” alongside academics. HPU’s philosophy is about preparing students for real-world success, and that’s something a lot of traditional schools overlook.
Yes, it’s a bit of a bubble — but for many families, that’s actually a plus. It gives students a safe, structured environment where they can mature socially and professionally while surrounded by ambitious peers. With its strong alumni network, career mentoring, and focus on presentation and confidence, the school offers practical advantages that go beyond the classroom.
So if you’re looking for a university that blends solid academics with a strong career focus, an uplifting environment, and a community built around success — HPU makes a lot of sense.

True, but High Point is neither of those things. It's a financially wobbly school with accreditation issues. You don't need to have gone there to see that.

You kind of do. It is in good financial shape and does not have accreditation issues. Those are not the issues with the place at all.

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I thought the draw of High Point was that it catered to kids with learning challenges and executive function issues.