Howard Payne University
Brownwood, Texas
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree
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Howard Payne University is a private university in Brownwood, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Noah T. Byers and John David Robnett founded Howard Payne College in 1889. It was named for its first major benefactor, Edward Howard Payne, who was Robnett's brother-in-law. Athletic programs include NCAA Division III football, baseball, softball, women's volleyball,…
- Rankings
#168 (Washington Monthly)▼
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #168 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1294 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$33,322▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $47,978
Room & Board: $10,074
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Receive Aid: 91%
Avg Grant Aid: $18,957
Pell Grant Recipients: 45%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$33,322▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $47,978
Room & Board: $10,074
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Receive Aid: 91%
Avg Grant Aid: $18,957
Pell Grant Recipients: 45%
- Gas
- ⛽ $3.94 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 880–1100▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 880–1100
SAT ERW: 450–570
SAT Math: 430–530
ACT Composite: 18–25
- Admit Rate
- 68%
- Total Enrollment
- 833
- Undergrad
- 768
- Graduate
- 65
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Retention Rate
- 55%
- Graduation Rate
- 31%
- Official Portal
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1000 Fisk St., Brownwood, Texas, 76801-2794
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