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Howard Payne University
Howard Payne University
BROWNWOOD, TX . 4 Year 3.9
#1573 in Best Colleges in America
1000 FISK ST BROWNWOOD, TX 76801

Overview

Howard Payne University was founded in 1889 and is located in Brownwood, Texas, USA. It is a private liberal arts university with a Christian Baptist background. The campus is compact and peaceful, with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 10:1, emphasizing small class sizes. The university offers over 100 undergraduate programs and some graduate courses, covering fields such as humanities, business, education, and theology, with a balanced emphasis on academic rigor and faith-based education. With an enrollment of approximately 770 students, the campus is vibrant and home to the “Hornets,” a NCAA Division III athletic team. Howard Payne University emphasizes the development of leadership skills and a sense of social responsibility, making it a small institution that combines traditional values with practical education.

Rankings

  • 172

    #172 in Best College Dorms in America

  • 1573

    #1573 in Best Colleges in America

  • 231

    #231 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • Best College Dorms in America 172 of 1,363
  • Safest College Campuses in America 231 of 1,306
  • Best Colleges for Education in America 267 of 972

Academics

  • B Academics
  • C+Value
  • BDiversity
  • B+Campus
  • BAthletics
  • CParty Scene
  • B Professors
  • C+Location
  • A Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Business
    29 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    19 Graduates
  • Criminology
    16 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    13 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    9 Graduates
  • Psychology
    9 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    7 Graduates
  • Pre-Law Studies
    6 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    6 Graduates
  • History
    5 Graduates

Admissions

  • July 1
    Application Deadline
  • 59%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,565
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    90%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    35%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    715 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    148
  • Undergrads Over 25
    8%
  • Pell Grant
    43%
  • Varsity Athletes
    52%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    American Southwest Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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