Howard Payne University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,702

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$25,750

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

67.4%

1,189 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

809

84.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

28%

68 Graduates

About

Howard Payne University is a higher education institution located in Brown County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Howard Payne University were General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees awarded), Theological Studies (8 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (4 degrees).

In 2024, 156 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Howard Payne University. 41.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (87 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Howard Payne University is $30,702, which is $2,524 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Howard Payne University is $30,702, which is $2,524 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,750.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Howard Payne University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,702

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Howard Payne University was $30,702. The cost of tuition at Howard Payne University is $2,524 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Howard Payne University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,750

2024 Value

0.0699%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Howard Payne University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,750. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Howard Payne University grew by 0.0699%.

This chart compares the average net price of Howard Payne University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,487

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Howard Payne University was of $13,487 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 48.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Howard Payne University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Howard Payne University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11% with respect to 2023, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Howard Payne University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Howard Payne University received 1,189 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,189 applicants, 801 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.4% acceptance rate.

There were 809 students enrolled at Howard Payne University in 2024. 41% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Howard Payne University has an overall enrollment yield of 27%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

801

Accepted Out of 1,189

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Howard Payne University was 67.4% (801 admissions from 1,189 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 67.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 6.3%, while admissions declined by 6.75%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Howard Payne University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

41%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

41% of enrolled first-time students at Howard Payne University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Howard Payne University had a total enrollment of 809 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Howard Payne University is 680 students and the part-time enrollment is 129. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Howard Payne University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Howard Payne University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.8% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.77% Black or African American, 4.82% Two or More Races, 0.494% Asian, 0.371% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Howard Payne University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.7%), followed by White Female (25.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (51.6%), followed by White Female (19.4%) and Black or African American Male (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Howard Payne University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 809 students. The full-time enrollment at Howard Payne University is 680 and the part-time enrollment is 129. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Howard Payne University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Howard Payne University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Howard Payne University was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Howard Payne University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Howard Payne University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
411 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
230 enrolled students
Black or African American
79 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Howard Payne University is 50.8% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.77% Black or African American, 4.82% Two or More Races, 0.494% Asian, 0.371% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 40 students (4.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 26 fewer women than men received degrees from Howard Payne University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Howard Payne University is white (87 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Howard Payne University is General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (8 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (4 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Howard Payne University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (13 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), and Social Sciences (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Howard Payne University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (359,806 people), Other managers (272,719 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (148,761 people), Chief executives & legislators (125,125 people), and Clergy (122,448 people).

The most specialized majors at Howard Payne University in 2024 are Theology (13 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), Social Sciences (20 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees), and Legal (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Howard Payne University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Howard Payne University are Theology (13 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), Social Sciences (20 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees), and Legal (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Howard Payne University are Elementary & secondary schools (389,592 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (296,141 people), Legal services (296,133 people), Computer Systems Design (209,789 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (197,456 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Howard Payne University.

Most Common (2024)

General Health & Physical Education
13 degrees awarded
Criminology
11 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
10 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Howard Payne University was General Health & Physical Education with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Howard Payne University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 91 degrees were awarded to men at Howard Payne University, which is 1.4 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (65).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Howard Payne University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Howard Payne University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.43 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to women at Howard Payne University in Registered Nursing. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Howard Payne University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Howard Payne University is white (87 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

1.28% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
106 degrees awarded
White Female
93 degrees awarded
White Female
90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Howard Payne University is white female (106 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (93 degrees).

Operations

Howard Payne University has an endowment valued at nearly $91.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.8M (12.9%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Howard Payne University had a total salary expenditure of 24.9M. Howard Payne University employs 19 Assistant professors, 18 Professors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Howard Payne University are Male Professor (16), Female Assistant professor (11), and Male Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Howard Payne University are: Management, with 32 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees.

Endowment

$91.3M

2024 Endowment

9.84%

growth from 2023

Howard Payne University has an endowment valued at about $91.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Howard Payne University grew 9.84% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.8M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Howard Payne University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.71M

2024 Salaries

4.48%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Howard Payne University paid a median of $9.71M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($24.9M) and a 4.48% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.43% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.0437% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Howard Payne University paid a total of $3.2M to 52 employees working as instructors, which represents 33% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Howard Payne University were Management with 32 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees.

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