Howard Payne University

Howard Payne University, also known as HPU, is a four-year private university located in Brownwood, Texas. It was founded by the Pecan Valley Baptist Association at Indian Creek, Texas, in 1889. HPU is known for both the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom and its Christian Studies program. The university offers over 50 majors, minors and pre-professional programs in various subjects, which include criminal education, English, and chemistry. HPU is organized into more than five academic schools.

The University has some student elected organizations and departmental organizations for various extra curricular activities. In addition there are some religious organizations such as the Baptist Student Ministry and Fellowship of Christian Athlete. Student life comprises of campus ministries, camping, health services, sports, student clubs and organizations.

Howard Payne University Highlights

Where Howard Payne University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in media and therapy and counseling.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Howard Payne Students

The student enrollment at Howard Payne was 1,386 in 2007-2008 (1,139 full-time equivalent).

About 58% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 42% of the class.

Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 94% are full-time and 6% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Howard Payne participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Howard Payne provides on-campus housing for 762 of its 1,139 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Howard Payne Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Howard Payne is in the American Southwest Conference for major sports.

Howard Payne Admissions (2008-2009)

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