Howard Payne University — Local services in Brownwood

I strongly advise against attending HP Community College. My cousin was misled into going here instead of pursuing a D1 opportunity at Texas A&M, where he could have achieved more academically and athletically. Instead, he ended up at this ghost town of a campus with nothing to do but drink.

The school feels lifeless, the opportunities are limited, and the resources are underwhelming. My cousin graduated from here and is now struggling, even resorting to applying for food stamps. It's incredibly disappointing to see how little support or opportunities the college provided.

There are better options out there—even some underfunded charter schools offer more promising futures than this place. HP Community College feels like a complete waste of time and money.

Howard (whoever that is)—send my cousin his money back. And the mascot? Hornets, bees, yellow bugs—whatever it’s supposed to be—trash, just like this school.

Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. Don’t make the...

Its been 46 years since I attended Howard Payne University, but it was the time of my life. Things were very different then. The great thing was that all students were given and even break ! We never had a chance to see unrest, but from my view point that was the climate in Brownwood, Texas. My Family moved there from the Big city my issue was never with the school, the people or the small city. We a had the best opportunities. My Brothers loved their I could walk downtown Howard Payne offered true campus life. I had a Blue and Gold Bennie! I attended the MacArthur Academy of Freedom . My God it was wonderful....

How can you all say HPU is a school that is worth the money they charge? Please visit and learn about other Universities and Colleges in Texas before you commit to this school. See for yourselves, compare, directly talk to students. You will see this school is not worth your investment. Don't even take what I'm reporting as is--seek the truth. I don't believe the other ratings posted are true 'customers' and that's how keep...