Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003575
- Phone: (432) 264-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
53.85%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$16,533Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Howard Payne University
Also known as Howard County Junior College
1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, TX
Howard Payne University is a nonprofit private institution located in Brownwood, TX and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Howard Payne University is nearly a thousand annually.
Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Education
- Social Sciences
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 18 to 24 on the ACT or 880 to 1100 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of about 69 percent of which only 42 percent decided to attend.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,000 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Howard Payne University "Yellow Jackets" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
Students can visit the school's http://www.hputx.edu to see additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Howard Payne University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Howard Payne University is about 1,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 24% enrolling as graduate students and 94% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $26,000-$31,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $980 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 97% | $16,938 |
Receiving Student Loans | 83% | $8,084 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Howard Payne University may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1988)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Howard Payne University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (American Southwest Conference)
- Basketball (American Southwest Conference)
- Football (American Southwest Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Howard Payne University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
English Language and Literature
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
- Sports Management (M)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Howard Payne University.
- McMurry University in Waco, TX (67 miles away)
- Abilene Christian University in Memphis, TN (67 miles away)
- Hardin - Simmons University in San Antonio, TX (68 miles away)
- University of Mary Hardin - Baylor in Texas City, TX (100 miles away)
- Southwestern University in Waxahachie, TX (107 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003575
- Phone: (432) 264-5000
- School Homepage