Howard Payne University
School Notes Overview:
Howard Payne University is a Christian, coeducational university of liberal arts and professional studies that is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Founded in 1889 for the purpose of preparing students for Christian ministry, HPU remains dedicated to honoring Christ and serving His Church by providing an educational experience that integrates faith, learning, and living. The university has expanded its original scope to include a full array of undergraduate programs and a limited number of graduate programs, offered in a traditional residential academic community, where relationships are nurtured and individuals matter. Students, faculty, staff, and administration work together under the shared values of academic excellence, service to others, and Christian integrity. The university also offers selected graduate and undergraduate course work at extended learning centers responsive to the academic needs of the communities served.
School Overview:
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| County | Brown County, TX |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,043 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 321 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,364 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 764 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 98 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 43 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,123 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 60% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $3,090 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 73% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $3,950 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 72% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,265 |
- Howard Payne College was founded by the Pecan Valley Baptist Association at Indian Creek, Texas, on June 20, 1889. The two men considered the founders of the college are John D. Robnett, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Brownwood, and Noah T. Byars, in whose blacksmith shop Texas declared her independence on March 2, 1836. They were memorialized when Texas State Historical Markers were placed in Old Main Park in 1998.
- HPU offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Ministry, and Associate in Health Science.
- Students may choose from more than 50 majors, minors and pre-professional programs within six schools - Science and Math, Business, Christian Studies, Education, Music and Fine Arts, and Humanities
- HPU offers more than 50 student organizations, including honor societies, service and social clubs, departmental groups, athletics and intramurals.
- HPU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award degrees at the baccalaureate level. HPU is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education, and the State Board for Educator Certification.
In the News:
- LETTER: A little background on Towery (The San Angelo Standard-Times)
posted on March 8, 2010 at 10:17:00 pm
SAN ANGELO, Texas —Tom Warren, San AngeloRecently it seems that anyone with an e-mail program or an opinion has chosen to attack our Standard-Times columnist Britt Towery.So I thought this would be a good time to add my two cents worth.But before I start, I thought I would give you some background information. Towery is a native of Brownwood. He and his wife, Jody, graduated from Howard Payne ... - Grape Creek's coach Bowden takes Early job (The San Angelo Standard-Times)
posted on March 5, 2010 at 09:57:00 pm
SAN ANGELO, Texas —Grape Creek head football coach and athletic director Brad Bowden has been named to a similar position at Early High School.Bowden compiled an 8-22 record in three seasons at Grape Creek, including a 2-8 mark last year.Grape Creek Superintendent Frank Walter said the school board will discuss the process for naming a replacement at a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday. He said the board ... - Closings, delays for today 2/24/10 (Abilene Reporter-News)
posted on February 24, 2010 at 01:54:00 pm
The Abilene Independent School District will open at normal times this morning, but there are many other delayed openings across the Big Country.The YMCA will open at 8 a.m., including pre-school.Connecting Caring Communities’ Good Neighbor Breakfast has been postponed until 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, in the Hunter Welcome Center at ACU.Many school districts across the Big Country will open ... - Many schools are delayed this morning (Abilene Reporter-News)
posted on February 24, 2010 at 12:07:00 pm
Many school districts across the Big Country will open two hours late this morning.Here are the school districts and colleges opening at 10 a.m. today:BangsBreckenridgeBrownwoodCiscoCisco College, both campusesColemanCross PlainsEarlyEastlandGormanGustineHermleighHoward Payne UniversityMayMcMurry UniversityMullenNovicePanther CreekParadigm CharterRichland SpringsRising StarSanta AnnaSydneyTSTC ... - High school boys playoff pairings (Abilene Reporter-News)
posted on February 23, 2010 at 04:44:00 am
Class 4ARegion I* El Paso Austin (25-6) vs. El Paso Riverside, 8 p.m. today, Austin HS, El Paso* Big Spring (17-13) vs. Canyon (15-14), 6 p.m. today, South Plains College, Levelland* Canyon Randall (18-10) vs. Wolfforth Frenship (14-16), 6 p.m. today, Dimmitt HS* El Paso Andress (13-17) vs. Canutillo (25-4), 8 p.m. today, Canutillo HS* Denton Ryan (22-12) vs. White Settlement Brewer (18-13 ...
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