More selective than 67% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Howard Payne University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Howard Payne University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Howard Payne University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 610 |
| SAT math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 880 | 1160 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Howard Payne University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 67% | 440–610 | 440–550 | 16–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 68% | 450–570 | 430–530 | 18–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Howard Payne University compared with other Texas colleges?
Howard Payne University has the 24th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Southern Methodist University | 63% | 84% | $40,892 |
| 21 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | 64% | 30% | $12,997 |
| 22 | The University of Texas at Dallas | 65% | 76% | $18,267 |
| 23 | Abilene Christian University | 66% | 59% | $26,182 |
| 24 | Howard Payne University | 67% | 28% | $23,627 |
| 25 | Texas Wesleyan University | 69% | 32% | $24,066 |
| 26 | University of North Texas | 72% | 61% | $15,649 |
| 27 | Texas Tech University | 73% | 69% | $19,070 |
| 28 | Lubbock Christian University | 73% | 51% | $24,456 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at Howard Payne University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Howard Payne University admissions questions
What is the Howard Payne University acceptance rate?
Howard Payne University accepts 67% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 859 of 1,269 applicants were admitted.
Does Howard Payne University require the SAT or ACT?
Howard Payne University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Howard Payne University?
The middle 50% of Howard Payne University enrolled first-year students scored 880–1160 on the SAT and 16–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Howard Payne University?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (209 of 859).
Is Howard Payne University getting harder to get into?
Howard Payne University accepted 67% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 68% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Howard Payne University overview