Howard Payne University
Howard Payne University at a Glance
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About Howard Payne University
According to Wikipedia, Howard Payne University is a private Baptist university in Brownwood, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Howard Payne College was founded by Noah T. Byers and John David Robnett in 1889. The institution is named for its first major benefactor, Edward Howard Payne, who was the brother-in-law of Robnett.
Howard Payne University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,269 | 67% | 52% | 34% | 1020 | 21 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Howard Payne University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $36,560 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $22,907 |
| 30K - 48K | $27,020 |
| 48K - 75K | $24,674 |
| 75K - 110K | $29,685 |
| 110K+ | $31,051 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Howard Payne University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Howard Payne University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $49,434 a year, and 90% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Howard Payne University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 961 | 888 | 73 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Howard Payne University?
Howard Payne University is located at 1000 Fisk St., Brownwood, TX 76801-2794.
How Safe is Howard Payne University?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Howard Payne University publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Howard Payne University has a violent crime rate of 0.12% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Brownwood has a violent crime rate of 0.37% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.26%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Howard Payne University Known For?
Howard Payne University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Medical
- Nursing
- Religious Studies
- Law
- History
- Computer Science
- Biology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Mathematics
- Literature
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Social Work
- Communications
- Political Science
- Engineering
Howard Payne University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Howard Payne University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Howard Payne University ranks #740 in the U.S. and #2646 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #788 in the U.S. and #2056 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #813 in the U.S. and #3778 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #854 in the U.S. and #2985 worldwide for influence in Law.
Howard Payne University ranks #968 in the U.S. and #3033 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #980 in the U.S. and #4347 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #1096 in the U.S. and #4545 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #1100 in the U.S. and #2885 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #1124 in the U.S. and #3762 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #1180 in the U.S. and #4562 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #1256 in the U.S. and #3820 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #1256 in the U.S. and #5123 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #1331 in the U.S. and #2593 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #1438 in the U.S. and #5781 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #1563 in the U.S. and #4054 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #1692 in the U.S. and #6285 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #1912 in the U.S. and #8060 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesHoward Payne University ranks #3133 in the U.S. and #12904 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesWho Are Howard Payne University's Most Influential Alumni?
Howard Payne University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Howard Payne University's most famous alumni:
- Robert E. Howard
- An American author .
- James R. Dixon
- An American zoologist .
- Blackie Sherrod
- An American sportswriter .
- Larry D. Thomas
- An American poet.
- Robert S. Calvert
- An American politician .
- Cynthia Clawson
- An American musician.
- Randy H. Skinner
- An American consultant.
- Bob Young
- An American football player and strongman .
- Coffey Anderson
- An American singer, songwriter, musician.
- J. D. Sheffield
- A Medical director, physician, and Texas state legislator.
- Ken Sanders
- An American football player.
- Jimmie Keeling
- An American football coach.
