Howard Payne University

Admission interview - Recommended

Campus visit - Recommended

Off-campus interviews - May be arranged with an admission representative

Open admission policy - No

College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants - Yes

Required standardized tests - Either SAT or ACT

ACT with Writing Test - ACT with or without writing test accepted

SAT/ACT scores must be received by - August 1

SAT Subject Test scores must be received by - N/A

SAT essay used in admissions -

Not using essay component

ACT essay used in admissions -

Not using essay component

Applicants' test scores used for placement - Yes

Applicants' test scores used for counseling - Yes

High school completion requirements - High school diploma is required and GED is accepted

General college-preparatory program - Recommend

Special requirements for admission to specific programs -

Portfolio required of art program applicants

Audition required of music program applicants

Others

Special programs/policies for students with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages -

Conditional admission

other

Early admission of high school students - No

Rigor of secondary school record - Important

Class rank - Important

GPA - Very Important

Standardized test scores - Very Important

Application essay - Considered

Recommendations - Important

SAT subject tests - N/A

Required/Recommended SAT subject tests - N/A

Interview - Considered

Extracurricular activities - Considered

Talent/ability - Considered

Character/personal qualities - Important

First-generation college student - Considered

Alumni/alumnae relations - Considered

Geographical residence - Considered

State residency - Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment - Considered

Race/ethnicity - Considered

Volunteer work - Considered

Work experience - Considered

Applicant's interest level - Considered

English units - N/A

Foreign Language units - N/A

History units - N/A

Math units - N/A

Science units - N/A

Science lab units - N/A

Social studies units - N/A

Academic electives - N/A

Total units required - N/A

English units - 4

Foreign language units - 2

History units - N/A

Math units - 3

Science units - 3

Science lab units - 3

Social Studies units - 4

Academic electives - N/A

Total units recommended - 16

AP tests may be used for - Credit only

AP scores accepted - 3, 4, 5

IB exams may be used for - Credit only