Howard Payne University nursing
Brownwood, Texas · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 100% · CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 100%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Brownwood | FULL | 100% (2025, 11 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 8 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CCNE | Baccalaureate | Fall 2035 |
From Howard Payne University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Howard Payne University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education , 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.”
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State board approval
“Approved by Texas State Board of Nursing (BON) to provide an undergraduate nursing curriculum for eligibility to take the examination for a registered nurse (RN) license after graduation.”
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Admission
“Early Application Deadline – March 1, 2026”
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