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Howard Payne University
Most applicants get into Howard Payne University — 67.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Howard Payne University anchors the college town of Brownwood, TX, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $82,104 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 713 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 51.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 880 and 1100 — below the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Howard Payne University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 880–1100 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Howard Payne University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 450 | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 480 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Howard Payne University received 1,269 applications and admitted 859 (67.7%), with 209 enrolling.
How Howard Payne University compares
| Howard Payne University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.4% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,982 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,376 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Howard Payne University's median earnings are $48,376 — below the Texas benchmark of $54,132. Weigh that against the $34,982 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Howard Payne University lists tuition at $34,982 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Howard Payne University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $34,982 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 713 undergraduates, Howard Payne University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Howard Payne University students — 28% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Howard Payne University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 880–1100 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 67.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Howard Payne University's acceptance rate?
67.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 859 admitted from 1,269 applicants.
How much does Howard Payne University cost?
At Howard Payne University, published tuition is $34,982 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Howard Payne University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Howard Payne University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,376 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Texas
- University of Houston — 73.9% admitted
- Houston Christian University — 84.4% admitted
- KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts — 68.2% admitted
- Lubbock Christian University — 73.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.