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Howard Payne University Men's Football

Welcome to the Howard Payne University men's football recruiting profile. Howard Payne competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the American Southwest Conference from Brownwood, Texas. Led by head coach Coby Gibson, Howard Payne University pairs a 67% acceptance rate with a 28% graduation rate and a $25,750 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
135
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
American Southwest Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
961
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
67%
State
Texas
City
Brownwood
Address
1000 Fisk St.
Staff
Coby Gibson
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 53% of games over the last five seasons.

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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 11% of D3 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
52%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
28%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$38,212
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$48,376
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 61% of D3 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$30,702
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$30,702
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,400
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$25,750
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 91% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$904,491
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$250,176
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