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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:
Howard Payne University
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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 | |
School Notes:
- 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.
- Profile last updated: 10/14/2011.
In the News:
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HPU and NFL star Kenneth Gray on ballot for Texas Sports Hall of Fame (KRBC Abilene)
posted on July 2, 2011 at 10:29:10 pm
BROWNWOOD - June 30, 2011 - Football great Kenneth Gray, whose career as an offensive guard includes celebrated tenures at Howard Payne University and in the National Football League, has been nominated for induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Friends, fans and former teammates are rallying support to have Gray's name enshrined in the hall's roster of sports stars. -
Howard Payne Band Camp To Honor Fallen Firefighter (KTXS Abilene)
posted on June 23, 2011 at 04:01:16 pm
Howard Payne University will host a touching tribute to firefighters, and fallen firefighter Greg Simmons in particular, on Friday. -
Band camp to perform Brownwood concert in firefighter's memory (Abilene Reporter-News)
posted on June 23, 2011 at 01:32:00 am
BROWNWOOD — About 300 high school students participating in Howard Payne University's Band Leadership Camp will pay tribute to fallen firefighter Greg Simmons with a concert at 11:45 a.m. Friday in Mims Auditorium. -
HPU Adds Kara Taylor To Training Staff (KRBC Abilene)
posted on June 6, 2011 at 09:27:32 pm
The Howard Payne University athletics office announced on Friday the hiring of Kara Taylor as assistant athletic trainer. -
Freight Train Derails In Brownwood Early Wednesday (KTXS Abilene)
posted on June 1, 2011 at 04:27:51 pm
A freight train derailed in Brownwood near Howard Payne University, spilling four empty cars near the intersection of Coleman and Center streets, just south of HPU.
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