Howard Payne University Texas

Small private baccalaureate university in central Texas with education as its primary focus.

College statistics

Address:
1000 Fisk St.
Brownwood, TX
76801
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.hputx.edu/
Setting:
Town
Annual In-State Tuition:
$30,702
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$30,702
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$41,102
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$41,102
Room and Board:
$10,400
Total Student Enrollment:
833
Acceptance Rate:
67.7%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
570
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
530
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
25
Endowment (End of Year):
$91,288,222
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Education

Howard Payne University is a private four-year institution located in Brownwood, Texas, enrolling approximately 833 students. The university's curriculum emphasizes education and professional preparation, grounded in a small-school setting that prioritizes direct faculty engagement.

Annual tuition runs $30,702, with a total cost of attendance of $41,102 when room and board are included. Admissions are selective but accessible, with a 67.7% acceptance rate. The 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 570 and SAT Math is 530; the 75th percentile ACT Composite is 25. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.

The university suits students seeking a focused liberal arts experience with strong teacher preparation programs and career-oriented instruction in a town-sized community. For more information, visit www.hputx.edu/.

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