Known for business — close-knit campus
Howard Payne University is a private institution in Brownwood with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1019, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 716 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
31% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,376 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,255.
Established
1889
Motto
Believe, Belong, Become
Type
Private university
Conference
American Southwest Conference
Division
Division III
68%Acceptance
1019SAT Avg
716Students
10:1Student:Faculty
31%Grad Rate
$48,376Earnings 10yr
$25,255Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate67.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1019
Reading & Writing
450570
Math
430530
ACT Score Range
Composite
1825
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$33,322
Room & Board$10,074
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$44,579
Average Net Price$25,255
Median Debt at Graduation$26,793
Monthly Payment (10yr)$284
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$20,589
$30–48K$22,305
$48–75K$26,844
$75–110K$29,620
$110K+$29,652
Programs (52)
Student Body
Undergrads
716
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%
Race & Ethnicity
White 53%
Black 10%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate31.1%
Freshman Retention54.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$38,212
8 Years$43,270
10 Years$48,376
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$35,700
Men
$44,500
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia