Skip to Main Content
Write a review
Howard Payne University
  • 4 Year
  • BROWNWOOD, TX
See My Chances
profile header
CollegeGrad School

Howard Payne University

    Apply NowVirtual Tour
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      A minus
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      A minus
    hputx.edu
    1000 FISK ST.
    BROWNWOOD, TX 76801
    Show Your Interest
    About Howard Payne...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    American Southwest Conference

    From Howard Payne University

    A Christian liberal arts institution, Howard Payne University prides itself on fostering a close community where personal connection is valued. Through teaching, learning and service, the faculty and staff truly invest in students’ success.

    At HPU, students choose from more than 100 majors, minors and pre-professional programs in seven schools: Business, Christian Studies, Education, Humanities, Music and Fine Arts, Nursing, and Science and Mathematics. The Guy D. Newman Honors Academy challenges students with a multidisciplinary curriculum and exciting travel opportunities. Co-curricular organizations include the Model UN, Moot Court and Student Speaker Bureau, and more than 25 student organizations round out the school’s extracurricular options.

    Check Out Upcoming Events at Howard Payne University

    Howard Payne University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    See All Howard Payne University Rankings

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    July 1
    Acceptance Rate
    49%
    SAT Range
    940-1110
    ACT Range
    19-23
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    No
    Read More About Admissions
    Find Student Loans

    Cost

    Net Price
    $24,515 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $16,773 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    86%
    Find Private Student Loans
    Find College Scholarships
    Explore Tuition & Cost Breakdown
    Find college scholarships

    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    --
    We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.Take our survey
    --
    We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.Take our survey
    --
    We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that the workload is easy to manage.Take our survey
    Read More About Academics

    More opinions are needed!
    Write a review to add yours.Review Howard Payne University

    Majors

    Most Popular 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
    See All Majors

    Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts

    academic spotlight

    The School of Music and Fine Arts at Howard Payne University focuses on helping you exercise and enhance your creative capacities and guide you toward realizing your creative gifts in a genuinely Christ-centered environment. Through participating in the programs offered in Music, Theatre, Communications, and Art you can experience the God-honoring inspiration that gives rise to your calling.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    Explore All Online Majors
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      39%
    • On Campus
      47%
    • Online
      14%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    699 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    282
    Undergrads Over 25
    10%
    Pell Grant
    41%
    Varsity Athletes
    49%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    • More opinions are needed to display this poll.Take our surveyto add your opinion.
    Read More About the Students

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    92%
    Take a Virtual Tour
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    • More opinions are needed to display this poll.Take our surveyto add your opinion.
    Read More About Campus Life

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $37,600 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    40%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    Read More About Life After Graduation

    More opinions are needed to display this poll.  Take our survey

    Howard Payne University Reviews

    No reviews yet

    Take our survey to add your review

    Review Howard Payne University