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Summary
Howard Payne University is a private institution that was founded in 1889. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,183, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 80 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Howard Payne University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (West), 13. Its tuition and fees are $22,560 (2012-13).
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In keeping with the university's commitment to small classes and personalized instruction, science students conduct original research with faculty members in their areas. The results of these research projects are routinely submitted to competitive scholastic organizations like the Texas Academy of Science. Howard Payne students routinely achieve recognition in these forums. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1889 |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $45,271,849 |
Applying
When applying to Howard Payne University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 69.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 69.4% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Howard Payne University is 11:1, and the school has 69.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Howard Payne University include: Education; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Theology and Religious Vocations; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 60.2 percent.
Student Life
Howard Payne University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,183, with a gender distribution of 49.8 percent male students and 50.2 percent female students. At this school, 47.3 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 52.7 percent of students live off campus. Howard Payne University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,201 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Howard Payne University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health service. Howard Payne University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Howard Payne University, 75 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Howard Payne University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 75% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Howard Payne University, 82.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $11,861.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $22,560 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,546 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
