Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 775
Graduate Enrollment: 68
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 59.26%
Male/Female: 61% / 39% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.8% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 59.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 41.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 30.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 21.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 52.4%
Black: 10.5%
Hispanic: 28.4%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 4.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Black: 10.5%
Hispanic: 28.4%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 4.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,266
In-State tuition: $30,178Out-of-State tuition: $30,178
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,148 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,696 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,696 (2022)
Average Family Income: $66,761 (2017)
Median Family Income: $48,183 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 30.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 50.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,793 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $284 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,582 |
| $30k-48k | $21,037 |
| $48k-75k | $21,440 |
| $75k-110k | $26,660 |
| $110k+ | $27,938 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 24%6-year graduation rate: 35%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,793 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,988 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 68.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 77.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 41.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 44.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,516 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,229 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 15 | $38,059 ($3,172) | |||
| Master's Degree | Criminology. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 11 | $44,153 ($3,679) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 30 | $25,000 | $244 | $44,151 ($3,679) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 18 | $193 | $69,245 ($5,770) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 19 | $24,467 | $259 | $41,711 ($3,476) | $40,076 ($3,340) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Mechanics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 13 | $39,426 ($3,286) | |||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious Education. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,073Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $59,641,734 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $66,310,962 (2022)