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Howard Payne can be found in Brownwood, Texas (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 Bachelor'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 nutrition and exercise therapy.
Howard Payne does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 397 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 386 to 625, 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 2005, 1,364 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, undergraduate 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 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 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 Ave
Brownwood, TX 76801-2794
General Phone: (325) 646-2502
Admissions Phone: (325) 649-8027
Financial Aid Phone: (325) 649-8015
http://www.hputx.edu
Howard Payne awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 47 | bible studies, religious education, theology, Christian studies, missionary studies |
| Business And Management | 41 | marketing, finance, business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | social services, English, general studies, sociology, Spanish language, political science, liberal arts and humanities, history, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 39 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, math teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, ESL instruction, social studies teaching, ... |
| Media | 18 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Science | 9 | biology, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Howard Payne in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 226 | 39 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Howard Payne had a total enrollment of 1,364 students (1,169 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 23 % |
Howard Payne offers campus housing for 764 of its 1,169 (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 | 1,076 | 763 | 71% | 297 | 39% |
| Men | 532 | 379 | 71% | 143 | 38% |
| Women | 544 | 384 | 71% | 154 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 397 | 645 |
| SAT Math | 386 | 625 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 26 |
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 | 62% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (325) 649-8027
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,500 |
| Room and board | $ 4,615 |
| Room charge | $ 1,887 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,728 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,250 |
Financial Aid:
Howard Payne participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (325) 649-8015
Howard Payne has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $45,427 | 5 | $44,558 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $41,153 | 8 | $36,775 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $38,618 | 9 | $35,166 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $32,657 | 5 | $31,439 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $41,503 | 27 | $36,691 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | American Southwest Conference |
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
| Track | American Southwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
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
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology, Other
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
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 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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