Howard Payne University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,522

6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,768

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

67.7%

1,269 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

833

80.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.1%

75 Graduates

About

Howard Payne University is a higher education institution located in Brown County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Howard Payne University were General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees awarded), Theological Studies (7 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (3 degrees).

In 2023, 156 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Howard Payne University. 46.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (91 degrees), 1.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Howard Payne University is $29,522, which is $242 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Howard Payne University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 343 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Howard Payne University is $29,522, which is $242 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,768.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Howard Payne University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,522

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Howard Payne University was $29,522. The cost of tuition at Howard Payne University is $242 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$25,768

2023 Value

6.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Howard Payne University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,768. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Howard Payne University grew by 6.85%.

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

$9,080

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Howard Payne University was of $9,080 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 13.8% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% 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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Howard Payne University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.06% with respect to 2022, when 85% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Howard Payne University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 343 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Howard Payne University received 1,269 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.92% annual growth. Out of those 1,269 applicants, 859 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.7% acceptance rate.

There were 833 students enrolled at Howard Payne University in 2023. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Howard Payne University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

859

Accepted Out of 1,269

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Howard Payne University was 67.7% (859 admissions from 1,269 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 62.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.92%, while admissions grew by 11.8%.

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

26%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

26% of enrolled first-time students at Howard Payne University in 2023 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 833 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Howard Payne University is 670 students and the part-time enrollment is 163. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Howard Payne University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Howard Payne University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54% White, 26.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.36% Black or African American, 4.2% Two or More Races, 0.84% Asian, 0.48% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.24% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Howard Payne University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.4%), followed by White Female (23.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (25%) and White Female (17.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Howard Payne University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 833 students. The full-time enrollment at Howard Payne University is 670 and the part-time enrollment is 163. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Howard Payne University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

55%

2023 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 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
450 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
217 enrolled students
Black or African American
78 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Howard Payne University is 54% White, 26.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.36% Black or African American, 4.2% Two or More Races, 0.84% Asian, 0.48% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.24% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 39 students (4.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 10 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 (91 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Howard Payne University is General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (7 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (3 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (14 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), and History (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,614,525 people), Secondary school teachers (575,600 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (426,367 people), Other managers (358,380 people), and Education administrators (330,516 people).

The most specialized majors at Howard Payne University in 2023 are Theology (14 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), History (3 degrees), Social Sciences (18 degrees), and Education (29 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Howard Payne University are Theology (14 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), History (3 degrees), Social Sciences (18 degrees), and Education (29 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (362,140 people), Legal services (284,693 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (280,347 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (192,917 people), and Computer Systems Design (185,879 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 (2023)

Criminology
14 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
13 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Howard Payne University was Criminology with 14 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 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Howard Payne University, which is 1.14 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (73).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Howard Payne University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.27 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Howard Payne University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.44 times less than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Howard Payne University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Howard Payne University is Female and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
91 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Howard Payne University is white (91 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).

2.56% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
47 degrees awarded
White Male
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Howard Payne University is white female (47 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (44 degrees).

Operations

Howard Payne University has an endowment valued at nearly $83.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 24.5M (29.4%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Howard Payne University had a total salary expenditure of 23.2M. Howard Payne University employs 19 Assistant professors, 18 Professors and 11 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 29 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Endowment

$83.1M

2023 Endowment

28.7%

growth from 2022

Howard Payne University has an endowment valued at about $83.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Howard Payne University grew 28.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.7M 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

$9.3M

2023 Salaries

3.43%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Howard Payne University paid a median of $9.3M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($23.2M) and a 3.43% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0437% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 20.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Howard Payne University paid a total of $3.01M to 52 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Howard Payne University were Assistant professor with 19 employees, Professor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Howard Payne University were Management with 29 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Howard Payne University was Male Professor with 16 employees, Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Howard Payne University.

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