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Howard Payne University Women's Softball

The Howard Payne University women's softball program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the American Southwest Conference, based in Brownwood, Texas. The program is better funded than 22% of D3 women's softball programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 22% of D3 women's softball programs, and the school is more affordable than 50% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
23
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
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.
658
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
68%
State
Texas
City
Brownwood
Address
1000 Fisk St.
Staff
Bianca Gonzales
Head Softball Coach
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D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 22% of D3 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$168,142
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$50,673
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$62,566
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$1,166
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 22% of D3 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
55%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
41%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$38,212
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$48,376
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 50% of D3 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$29,522
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$29,522
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,074
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$25,255
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Free
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