by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 981 undergraduates in 2020, Howard Payne is a small, private university located in Brownwood, Texas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Howard Payne offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Howard Payne can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Howard Payne Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Howard Payne Disability Services.
Howard Payne offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Howard Payne has a comparatively small, student body. There were 981 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 699 (71.3%). Part-time attendance was 282 (28.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 699 | 282 | 981 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Howard Payne is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Howard Payne #1188 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Howard Payne by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Howard Payne Diversity Guide.
Howard Payne has a total of 319 student athletes, 213 men and 106 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,115,140 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,058,116 |
| Net | $57,024 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Howard Payne University Athletics