Howard Payne University Acceptance Rate
Brownwood, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,269
- Admitted
- 859
- Yield
- 24.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Howard Payne University's acceptance rate has fallen from 82.1% in 2014–15 to 67.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,057 to 1,269 (+20%) over that period.
Its 67.7% rate makes Howard Payne University more selective than about 66% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 66%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (69.3% for women vs 65.9% for men, a 3.4-point gap). Howard Payne University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 24.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,057 | 868 | 82.1% | 302 |
| 2015–16 | 956 | 815 | 85.3% | 281 |
| 2016–17 | 953 | 836 | 87.7% | 330 |
| 2017–18 | 1,396 | 826 | 59.2% | 253 |
| 2018–19 | 1,576 | 913 | 57.9% | 263 |
| 2019–20 | 1,896 | 1,021 | 53.9% | 249 |
| 2020–21 | 1,638 | 795 | 48.5% | 213 |
| 2021–22 | 1,333 | 790 | 59.3% | 231 |
| 2022–23 | 1,233 | 768 | 62.3% | 216 |
| 2023–24 | 1,269 | 859 | 67.7% | 209 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 665 | 461 | 69.3% |
| Men | 604 | 398 | 65.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–570 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 430–530 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 15% |
How Howard Payne University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Howard Payne University's acceptance rate?
Howard Payne University's acceptance rate is 67.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (859 admitted of 1,269 applicants).
Is Howard Payne University test optional?
Howard Payne University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Howard Payne University?
Howard Payne University received 1,269 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 859.
What SAT score do you need for Howard Payne University?
Admitted students at Howard Payne University typically scored 450–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–530 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Howard Payne University getting harder to get into?
Howard Payne University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.1% in 2014–15 to 67.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.hputx.edu/.