Howard Payne University

Howard Payne University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Brownwood, Texas. It enrolls 942 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 33.83 out of 100. The university reports a completion rate of 31% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 55% (IPEDS 2023).

Howard Payne University offers an associate-level program in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. This program prepares students for licensure as registered nurses and entry into clinical practice across a range of healthcare settings.

Situated in Brownwood, TX, a city in the Texas Hill Country region, Howard Payne University is a faith-based institution serving students in a rural area of central Texas. Its nursing program addresses healthcare workforce needs in a region where access to credentialed nursing professionals is important for serving the surrounding rural communities.