Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX • private • III | American Southwest Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 888 • Total: 961

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1000 Fisk St.
Brownwood, TX
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Website

www.hputx.edu

Region

Southwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 470 (52.9%) • Female: 418 (47.1%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	10	1.1%
Black/African American	86	9.7%
Hispanic/Latino	244	27.5%
White	448	50.5%
Two or More Races	45	5.1%
International	1	0.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

859 admitted from 1,269 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 450-570
Math: 430-530
Total: 880-1100

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-25

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

31.1%

4-Year Graduation Rate

24.9%

Freshman Retention Rate

55.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

17.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$42,402

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $30,702

Room & Board

$10,200

Books & Supplies

$1,500

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$24,043
$30,001-48,000	$21,423
$48,001-75,000	$25,917
$75,001-110,000	$23,412
$110,001+	$24,182

Students Receiving Pell Grants

91%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$25,768

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

American Southwest Conference

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Tennis

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.6 GPA / 19 ACT

Multi-Year Awards

$4,000-$76,000 total

4 automatic scholarships (6 total)

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Common questions about Howard Payne University

What is Howard Payne University's acceptance rate?

Howard Payne University accepts 68% of applicants, from 1,269 applications.

How much does Howard Payne University cost?

Tuition and fees are $30,702. Families earning under $30,000 pay $24,043 on average after aid.

What ACT score do you need for Howard Payne University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

What is Howard Payne University's graduation rate?

31% of students graduate within six years.