Overview

Howard Payne University is a Comprehensive institution located in Brownwood, TX, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1000 Fisk Street
Brownwood, TX  76801
United States

Contact Mrs. P. J. Gramling
Director of Admission
Email: enroll@hputx.edu
Phone: 325-649-8406
Fax: 325-649-8901

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Finance
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Mass Communication/media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Mechanics
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health And Wellness, General
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)
European History
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
American Government And Politics (united States)
Anthropology, Other
Criminology
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Lay Ministry
Missions/missionary Studies
Religious Education
Religious/sacred Music
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/theological Studies
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance, General
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,396

Applied

826

Accepted

773

Enrolled

Female Admissions

688

Females Applied

385

Females Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

708

Males Applied

441

Males Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2 Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay
Other requirements:	College transcript

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		460	580
SAT Math		460	550

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

29,522

Private

Fees

3,800

Full-time student fees

9,652

Room & board

3,900

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition deferred payment	Yes

Financial Aid

21,443

Avg. Financial Aid Package

20,353

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,011

Avg. Loan Aid

13,786

Avg. Grant Aid

17,120

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

78%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

773

Total Undergrad students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	27.88%
Black or African American	10.68%
White or Caucasian	51.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.69%
Asian	0.55%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.42%
Two or more races	4.44%
Other	4.16%

Gender

Male (53.69%)

Female (46.31%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	59%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, HPU Fest and Pancake Supper

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Baptist Student Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Gaming Guild, Spanish Club and Social Work Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No