Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TXPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Less Selective • 67% Acceptance

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67%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$23,627

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

713

Students

Small campus body

$38,212

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Howard Payne University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Brownwood, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 713 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 67%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

713 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

67% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading440 - 610

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math440 - 550

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 27

1typical 50% range36

67%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing16% of degrees

Health Sciences12% of degrees

Social Sciences10% of degrees

Engineering4% of degrees

Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,101

Earnings 5yr: $46,147

Debt: $24,467

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,795

Earnings 5yr: $58,870

Debt: $25,000

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $50,164

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $44,716

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $42,130

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Bible/Biblical Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Engineering Mechanics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,627

In-State Tuition$34,982

Out-of-State Tuition$34,982

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

44%

Pell Grants

69%

Take Loans

55%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$38,212

+27% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$48,376

Completion Signals

28%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

52%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,892

Est. Monthly Payment

$128/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

52%

Men

48%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

37%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$61,257

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Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TXPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Less Selective • 67% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

67%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$23,627

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

713

Students

Small campus body

$38,212

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

713 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

67% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading440 - 610

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math440 - 550

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 27

1typical 50% range36

67%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing16% of degrees

Health Sciences12% of degrees

Social Sciences10% of degrees

Engineering4% of degrees

Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,101

Earnings 5yr: $46,147

Debt: $24,467

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,795

Earnings 5yr: $58,870

Debt: $25,000

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $50,164

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $44,716

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $42,130

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Bible/Biblical Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Engineering Mechanics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,627

In-State Tuition$34,982

Out-of-State Tuition$34,982

Financial Assistance & Support

44%

Pell Grants

69%

Take Loans

55%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$38,212

+27% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$48,376

Completion Signals

28%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

52%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,892

Est. Monthly Payment

$128/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

52%

Men

48%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

37%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$61,257

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