Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school42%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$33,322
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,322
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,074
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,544
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$43,396
Net price (after aid)$25,255
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$20,589
$30k – $48k$22,305
$48k – $75k$26,844
$75k – $110k$29,620
$110k+$29,652
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$48,376
Median debt at graduation$26,793
Est. monthly loan payment$284
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.8×Graduates earn about 1.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants42%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans66%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
31%
Freshman Retention
55%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$33.3k
Net price
$25.3k
Pell
42%
above avg
Median debt
$26.8k
Earnings (10y)
$48.4k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecurityData ScienceArtificial IntelligenceSoftware Engineering
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
68%
SAT range
880 - 1100
ACT range
18 - 25
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About Howard Payne University
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- Where is Howard Payne University located?
- Howard Payne University is located in Brownwood, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Howard Payne University?
- Howard Payne University is a private university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Howard Payne University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Howard Payne University is approximately 68%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Howard Payne University?
- Howard Payne University's published in-state tuition is approximately $33,322 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Howard Payne University?
- Howard Payne University reports total enrollment of approximately 781 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Howard Payne University.
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