Howard Payne University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 716 students.
About This School
Howard Payne University is a private nonprofit institution located in Brownwood, Texas with approximately 716 undergraduate students enrolled. Howard Payne University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,255 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $40,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Howard Payne University is a private university in Brownwood, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Noah T. Byers and John David Robnett founded Howard Payne College in 1889. It was named for its first major benefactor, Edward Howard Payne, who was Robnett's brother-in-law.
The numbers here tell a genuinely mixed story — a 31% graduation rate and 55% freshman retention rate mean most students who start here don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth sitting with before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a low $11,892, and the Baptist-affiliated, small-campus environment (just 716 undergrads) can suit students who want close faculty relationships and a faith-centered community. Worth considering only if you have a strong personal reason to choose HPU specifically and a clear plan to stay on track — the odds of completing your degree here are, statistically, not in your favor.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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