Howard Payne University

1000 Fisk St., Brownwood, TX 76801

Howard Payne University School Description

Howard Payne University is a Christian, coeducational, undergraduate university of liberal
arts and professional studies that is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Founded in 1889 for the purpose of preparing students for Christian ministry, Howard Payne
University remains dedicated to honoring Christ and serving His Church by providing an educational
experience that integrates faith, learning, and living. The university has expanded its original scope to include a full array of undergraduate programs and a limited number of graduate programs, offered in a traditional residential academic community, where relationships are nurtured and individuals matter. Students, faculty, staff, and administration work together under the shared values of academic excellence, service to others, and Christian integrity. The university also offers selected graduate and undergraduate course work at extended learning centers responsive to the academic needs of the communities served.

For more than a century, Howard Payne University has prepared students for life-long learning and service. Around the world, our graduates take leading roles in ministry, education, medicine, music, government, business and other fields. Through quality academic programs, a commitment to its Christian heritage, and the desire for students to develop leadership abilities, Howard Payne is preparing students for success in the 21st century.

HPU offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Ministry, and Associate in Health Science. Students may choose from more than 50 majors, minors and pre-professional programs within six schools - Science and Math, Business, Christian Studies, Education, Music and Fine Arts, and Humanities.

HPU offers more than 50 student organizations, including honor societies, service and social clubs, departmental groups, athletics and intramurals.

Howard Payne University is located in Brownwood, Texas, about 120 miles southwest of Dallas/Fort Worth, 130 miles northwest of Austin and 190 miles northeast of San Antonio.
Located on the northern edge of the Texas Hill Country, Brownwood has a population of approximately 20,000 residents, including HPU's student body.
One of the most popular recreational areas for HPU students is Lake Brownwood, just a short drive from the campus.

School Website: Howard Payne University

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Howard Payne University

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Howard Payne University is a four-year private university located in Brownwood, Texas. The current president is Dr. Lanny Hall.

Currently the university enrolls 1,400 full-time students. Howard Payne is known for both the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom and its Christian Studies program. The university is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

HPU founders named the college after Edward Howard Payne, a Missouri resident. Payne, brother in law to John David Robnett, the college's founder, gave the lead monetary gift to start the university.

HPU offers more than 50 majors, minors and pre-professional programs within six schools: Science and Math, Business, Christian Studies, Education, Music and Fine Arts, and Humanities.

Athletic programs include NCAA Division III football, women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, women's softball, men's baseball, track, and tennis. The HPU mascot is a yellowjacket named "Buzzsaw".

Past presidents

  1. Dr. A. J. Emerson 1890 -1893
  2. Dr. John D. Robnett 1893- 1896
  3. Dr. James H. Grove 1896- 1908
  4. Dr. John S. Humphreys (Acting President) 1908-1910
  5. Dr. Robert H. Hamilton 1910-1911
  6. Dr. John S. Humphreys 1911-1913
  7. Dr. James M. Carroll 1913-1914
  8. Dr. Anderson E. Baten (Vice President & Acting President) 1915-1917
  9. Dr. Judson A. Tolman 1917-1919
  10. Dr. L. J. Mims 1919-1922
  11. Dr. William R. Hornburg (Vice President & Acting President) 1922-1923
  12. Dr. Edgar Godbold 1923-1929
  13. Dr. Thomas H. Taylor 1929-1955
  14. Dr. Guy D. Newman 1955-1973
  15. Dr. Roger L. Brooks 1973-1979
  16. Dr. Charles A. Stewart (Chief Executive officer) 1979-1980
  17. Dr. Ralph A. Phelps, Jr. 1980-1985
  18. Dr. Don Newbury 1985-1997
  19. Dr. Rick Gregory 1997-2002
  20. Dr. Russell H. Dilday (Interim President) 2002- 2003
  21. Dr. Lanny Hall 2003 - present

Founding and History

Baptist leaders in Brown County saw a need for a Baptist institution of higher education. At HPU's 1889 founding, sister Baptist school Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, would not exist until 1891 and many found travel to another sister Baptist school, Baylor University in Waco, Texas unfeasible. Late nineteenth century travelers found travel methods unreliable at best and placed themselves at risk of attack from American Indians of the Comanche tribe native to the area. Texas recorded its last Indian attack in the early twentieth century near Santa Anna, Texas.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Baptist
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Yellow Jackets

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,342
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
96%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$16,030
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$25 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Howard Payne University Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Howard Payne University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Men 59%
Women 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 73%
Hispanic 14%
African-American 7%
Other 6%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 97%
Out-of-State 3%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 97%
Missouri 0%
Florida 0%
California 0%
Colorado 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 65%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (American Southwest Conference)
Basketball (American Southwest Conference)
Baseball (American Southwest Conference)
Track (American Southwest Conference)

Howard Payne University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 16,030    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 15,000    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,030    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,021 38%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,071 54%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 5,421 85%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,704 71%  
Any Aid:
  99%  

Howard Payne University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 69% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 55%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 448, Math: 458
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 588, Math: 588
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 45%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 26, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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