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Howard Payne University

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX · Town · 713 students
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$23,627
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
30%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$48,376
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
67%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Howard Payne University, a Christ-centered liberal arts institution in Brownwood, Texas, is renowned for its tight-knit community and the prestigious Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom, a distinctive multidisciplinary honors program specializing in leadership and the social sciences. Prospective students will find exceptionally strong, career-oriented programs in nursing, education, and business, all designed around a low student-to-faculty ratio that guarantees personalized academic mentorship. The campus culture is vibrant and faith-focused, offering an active student experience through NCAA Division III athletics, weekly chapel services, and robust local community service initiatives. This unique combination of rigorous academics, Christian values, and individual attention ensures that graduates are both professionally prepared and spiritually grounded.

Wikipedia:Howard Payne University is a private university in Brownwood, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Noah T. Byers and John David Robnett founded Howard Payne College in 1889. It was named for its first major benefactor, Edward Howard Payne, who was Robnett's brother-in-law.

Location
Brownwood, TX, 76801-2794 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
AUS · Austin
131 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$34,982
Housing & food (on campus)$10,200
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$46,766
Average net price$23,627
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,982
Housing & food (on campus)$10,200
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$46,766
Average net price$23,627
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$24,043
$30–48k
$21,423
$48–75k
$25,917
$75–110k
$23,412
$110k+
$24,182
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
30%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
21%
Back for yr 2
52%
Transferred
49%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
34% graduated · 49% transferred · 17% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$38,212
10 yrs after entry$48,376
Debt
Median at graduation$26,793
Monthly payment$284
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$23.5k
90th percentile$33,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
67%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1026
R 440–610 · M 440–550
SAT middle 50%: 880–1160
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 52%Women 48%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
44%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$48,182
Independent
13%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
30%
Black
10%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$38,212
After 10 yrs
$48,376
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas19
Criminology14
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness13
Business Administration, Management and Operations13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10
Biology, General6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General6
Computer and Information Sciences, General4
Political Science and Government4
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing4
Marketing4
Communication and Media Studies3
Bible/Biblical Studies3
Theological and Ministerial Studies3
Psychology, General3
History3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$91M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,842/mo
Teaching spend
$11,204
per student
Federal loans
69%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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