Brownwood, TX
Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 54% to 68% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,896 | 1,021 | 249 | 54% |
| 2020 | 1,638 | 795 | 213 | 49% |
| 2021 | 1,333 | 790 | 231 | 59% |
| 2022 | 1,233 | 768 | 216 | 62% |
| 2023 | 1,269 | 859 | 209 | 68% |
Fall 2023 applicants
461 of 665 women and 398 of 604 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Howard Payne University has an acceptance rate of 68% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 859 of 1,269 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
1,269 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 209 enrolled.
No. Howard Payne University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 54% to 68% — it has become less selective.