Howard Payne University
Faith-based college · Brownwood, TX · 713 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
67%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
880–1160
ACT (middle 50%)
16–27
Average net price
$26,563
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$49,166
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
34%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Howard Payne University?
Howard Payne University accepts about 67 of every 100 applicants (67%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 880 and 1160 on the SAT. A score at or above 1160 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 880, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–27.
The latest federal data says Howard Payne University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Howard Payne University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Howard Payne University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $49,166 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $26,563 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $36,560 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$36,560
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$36,560
- Room & board$11,290
- Total cost of attendance$49,166
- Average net price after grants$26,563
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Social Sciences.
Howard Payne University FAQ
- What is Howard Payne University's acceptance rate?
- 67% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Howard Payne University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 880–1160. Aim for 1160 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Howard Payne University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–27.
- Is Howard Payne University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Howard Payne University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Howard Payne University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Howard Payne University cost?
- About $49,166 a year before aid; $26,563 on average after grants.
- What is Howard Payne University's FAFSA school code?
- 003575. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Howard Payne University receives your information.
- What is Howard Payne University's graduation rate?
- 34% of students finish within six years.
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