Howard Payne University Football
Howard Payne University (HPU) · Brownwood, Texas · Private nonprofit university
Howard Payne University Football coaches
Coaches at Howard Payne University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Howard Payne University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- American Southwest Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- hpusports.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 10 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 28% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Howard Payne University in Brownwood.
- Location
- Brownwood, Texas
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- hputx.edu
About Howard Payne University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Coby Gipson, the Head Football Coach, leads the Howard Payne University Football staff of 17 coaches, verified October 2026. Howard Payne University (HPU) competes in NCAA Division III Football as a member of the American Southwest Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Howard Payne University is a small private school in Brownwood, Texas with 809 undergraduates, a 67% acceptance rate and an average net price of $25,768 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Howard Payne University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail John Eastman, the Associate Head Coach - Offensive Line and Will Snyder, the Assistant Head Coach - Defensive Coordinator. Howard Payne University has 17 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Coby can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Howard Payne University typically score 880–1160 on the SAT and 16–27 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Howard Payne University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Coby Gipson at Howard Payne University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach CobyHow football recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Howard Payne University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Howard Payne University D3?
Yes. Howard Payne University competes in NCAA Division III Football, in the American Southwest Conference.
Is Howard Payne University public or private?
Howard Payne University is a private nonprofit school in Brownwood, Texas.
What conference is Howard Payne University Football in?
The American Southwest Conference.
Does Howard Payne University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Howard Payne University Football have?
17 coaches, led by Coby Gipson, the Head Football Coach.
Who is the head coach of Howard Payne University Football?
Coby Gipson is the Head Football Coach.
When can Howard Payne University Football coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Howard Payne University Football?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Howard Payne University cost?
In-state tuition is $30,702 and out-of-state tuition is $30,702 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,768.
What is the Howard Payne University acceptance rate?
67% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Howard Payne University?
Admitted students typically score 880–1160 on the SAT and 16–27 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Howard Payne University Football coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
