Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 62.3%
- Average SAT
- 1,025
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 920–1,130
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 21
- Total Enrollment
- 716
Admissions Overview
Howard Payne University is less selective with a 62% acceptance rate. Most applicants who meet basic requirements will gain admission to this Baptist institution in central Texas. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 920-1130 on the SAT, with an average of 1025. These scores reflect the university's focus on developing students rather than excluding them. The 10:1 student-faculty ratio supports this nurturing approach. Howard Payne seeks students who value Christian community and want personal attention from professors. The school particularly welcomes future teachers, as education remains one of its strongest programs. Students who thrive here appreciate small-town campus life and faith-based learning.