By the numbers

Undergraduate Enrollment	1,384
In-state Tuition (per semester hour, unless noted)	$7,500 per semester
Out-of-state Tuition (per semester hour, unless noted)	$7,500 per semester
Yearly Room and Board	$3,000-5,000
% of Students on Financial Aid	90
Median ACT	22
% of African American Students	7.2
% of Asian American Students	<1
% of Hispanic Students	15
% of International Students	<1
Student/Teacher Ratio	12:1
Number of Full-time Faculty	75
Student Male/Female Ratio	49/51
Greek System?	Yes
% of Students Who Live on Campus?	59.3
% of Students Who Graduate in Four Years	30
% Who Graduate Overall	50
% of Freshmen Who Return	61.3
% Of Alumni Who Give $$ to School	9

Howard Payne University

Team Name:

Yellow Jackets

Address:

1000 Fisk Street
Brownwood, TX 76801

Web:

hputx.edu

Phone:

800-880-4478

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,384

Points of Distinction

Locked tuition for students who make satisfactory progress toward their degree
$100,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation of Dallas to support the renovation of the historic Coca-Cola complex, located on the HPU campus, into the new art program facility
Offers the only full major and minor in youth ministry among Texas Baptist universities

This small liberal arts school makes a unique promise to each of its entering freshmen: the cost of tuition will remain fixed as long as the student makes satisfactory progress toward his or her degree. It’s an appealing offer, especially when coupled with Howard Payne’s other charms. More than 1,300 students attend HPU, where they choose from more than 60 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs. Education, business, and Christian studies attract many students, and HPU is the only university in the state to have a bachelor’s degree in youth ministry. The Academy of Freedom Honors Program challenges students with its multidisciplinary curriculum and unique travel opportunities.

Located in the small community of Brownwood, HPU is on a 90-acre tree-lined campus perched on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Off-campus activities are limited, although nearby Lake Brownwood is a student favorite. HPU’s NCAA Division III sports teams have a loyal fan following, and its basketball program recently received a substantial monetary gift to improve the quality of its facilities. Intramural sporting competitions are also well attended. More than 50 student organizations round out the school’s extracurricular offerings.