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Howard Payne University Science & Tech Programs

Howard Payne University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brownwood, TX. A Remote Town offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Howard Payne University Rankings

Howard Payne University has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#134 of 309	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#217 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#2376 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Howard Payne University?

Contact details for Howard Payne University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1000 Fisk St., Brownwood, TX 76801-2794
Phone:	3256462502
Website:	www.hputx.edu/
Admissions:	www.hputx.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.hputx.edu/campus-offices/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Howard Payne University?

You can apply to Howard Payne University online at: www.hputx.edu/apply-now/

Howard Payne University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Howard Payne University

Here’s what Howard Payne University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Howard Payne University?

Howard Payne University maintains an acceptance rate of 67%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 27% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

41% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Howard Payne University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 440 and 610. Math scores were between 440 and 550.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 880 to 1160. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Howard Payne University ranged between 16 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Howard Payne University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	563	377	67%
Women	626	424	68%

Can I Afford Howard Payne University?

The average net price after aid at Howard Payne University is $25,255. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$30,702
In-State Fees	$4,280
Out-of-State Tuition	$30,702
Out-of-State Fees	$4,280
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,982
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,982

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 26% of students at Howard Payne University receive some form of financial aid (202 students).

About 81% of students at Howard Payne University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,099 per student.

44% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,629.

Student Loan Debt

69% of Howard Payne University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,521 per year.

Howard Payne University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 82 students enrolled at Howard Payne University. Howard Payne University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 716 undergraduate students at Howard Payne University, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Howard Payne University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	66
Hispanic	209
White	360
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	35
Non-Resident	2

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Howard Payne University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	212
California	1
Oklahoma	1

Additionally, approximately 0.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Howard Payne University Graduate Student Diversity

65 of Howard Payne University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Howard Payne University, approximately 74% are male and 26% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Howard Payne University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	10
Hispanic	11
White	36
Two or More Races	2

Online Learning at Howard Payne University

Howard Payne University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

341 undergraduate students at Howard Payne University took at least one online class — of those, 46 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 4 students took at least one online class and 33 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Howard Payne University

Howard Payne University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Howard Payne University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.