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Howard Payne University or HPU, as it is also known, is a private, four-year, non-profit institution situated in Brownwood, Texas. Established in 1889, it was named after Edward Howard Payne, who provided grants which funded the initial university. The institution caters to approximately 1,400 students and has the status of a Baptist institution.
HPU offers a wide range of programs to students. The most popular majors are media and therapy and counseling. Howard Payne also offers courses of study leading to Bachelors degrees in business administration, music, applied arts and sciences, and associates degrees in ministry and health science.
Howard Payne University fields a number of men’s and women’s sports teams which participate in basketball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. The teams participate in the NAIA and the NCAA, division III.
Howard Payne can be found in Brownwood, TX (a self-contained town). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Baptist school. Howard Payne is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Howard Payne offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in media and therapy and counseling.
Howard Payne does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 420 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 450 to 560, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Howard Payne are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 1,386 students were enrolled in Howard Payne.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Howard Payne. The school offers students meal plans. Howard Payne student athletes compete in American Southwest Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Howard Payne University is a Christian, coeducational, 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. Howard Payne University maintains a low student-teacher ratio, which contributes
to the university's reputation of being a place where everybody is somebody."
More complete details are provided below.
Howard Payne University
1000 Fisk St.
Brownwood, TX 76801-2794
General Phone: (325) 646-2502
http://www.hputx.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 57 | bible studies, youth ministry, theology, religious education, religious music, philosophy, Christian studies, missionary studies |
| Business And Management | 36 | marketing, business administration, business, finance, international business, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, music teaching, business teaching, social studies teaching, art education, speech teaching, ... |
| Media | 23 | communication studies, mass communication, digital communications, public relations and advertising, media and digital communications |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | social services, humanities, political science, general studies, English, Biblical languages, sociology, American history, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Music | 4 | music performance |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | social work |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | health service and sciences |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Howard Payne in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 201 | 61 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 10 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Howard Payne had a total enrollment of 1,386 students (1,139 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 92% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
Howard Payne offers campus housing for 762 of its 1,139 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Brownwood, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 874 | 570 | 65% | 323 | 57% |
| Men | 469 | 324 | 69% | 188 | 58% |
| Women | 405 | 246 | 61% | 135 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 68% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,400 |
| Room and board | $ 4,940 |
| Room charge | $ 2,020 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,031 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Howard Payne participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357500)
Howard Payne has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 47 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $52,139 | 5 | $51,868 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $46,433 | 8 | $43,083 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $42,198 | 10 | $39,165 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,258 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $46,467 | 25 | $42,766 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | American Southwest Conference |
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Anthropology, Other
English Language and Literature, General
European History
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Howard Payne Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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