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Howard Payne University

Brownwood, Texas 76801-2794

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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

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68%Acceptance
1019SAT Avg
716Students
10:1Student:Faculty
31%Grad Rate
$48,376Earnings 10yr
$25,255Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Howard Payne University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1019

Reading & Writing
450570
Math
430530

ACT Score Range

Composite
1825

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1019

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,255

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,892

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (52)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from TX state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Austinpop. 960K
124 mi(215 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
147 mi(255 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
161 mi(279 min)

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