Safety Score
2.40 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Brownwood, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Howard Payne University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 833-student campus.
- 2.40
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,117
- Rank of 3,050
- #130
- TX rank
- 833
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Howard Payne University reports 2.40 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,117 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 2.40
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,117
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Howard Payne University was unchanged from 1 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesHoward Payne University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Brownwood, TX, enrolling approximately 833 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #130 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 833 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Howard Payne University is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 6.48 incidents per 1,000 students, Howard Payne University reports 63% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2117
See peer comparison
State Rank (TX)
#130
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Howard Payne University percentile rank 30.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2117 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Howard Payne University reports 63% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $34,982
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $34,982
- Avg Net Price
- $23,627
- Median Debt
- $26,793
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 44%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 67%
- SAT Average
- 1026
- SAT Math Range
- 440–550
- ACT Range
- 16–27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 30%
- Retention Rate
- 52%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $38,212
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $48,376
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 78%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyHoward Payne University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (1 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Howard Payne University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
TX
Howard Payne University
2.40 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Belmont College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
St. Andrews University
4.81 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH · 833 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC · 832 enrolled
Safety Score 4.81
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY · 834 enrolled
Safety Score 8.39
New Mexico State University-Grants
Grants, NM · 834 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Albany Medical College
Albany, NY · 834 enrolled
Safety Score 19.18
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Howard Payne University nationally (rank #2117), regardless of size or state.
Lake Superior State University
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
National Rank #2116
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
National Rank #2118
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
National Rank #2115
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
Santa Fe, NM
National Rank #2119
North Seattle College
Seattle, WA
National Rank #2114
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Howard Payne University safe?
Howard Payne University has a safety score of 2.40 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,117 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Howard Payne University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Howard Payne University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does Howard Payne University have fire safety data?
Yes. Howard Payne University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Howard Payne University's Safety Profile
Howard Payne University in Brownwood, TX enrolls 833 students and has a safety score of 2.40 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2117 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 1 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Howard Payne University's 2.40 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Howard Payne University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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