Howard Payne University Beach Volleyball
Howard Payne University (HPU) · Brownwood, Texas · Private nonprofit university
Howard Payne University Beach Volleyball coaches
Coaches at Howard Payne University who recruit Women's Beach Volleyball, head coach first.
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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 Beach Volleyball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Micah Taylor is the Head Coach for Howard Payne University Beach Volleyball, verified June 2026. Howard Payne University (HPU) competes in NCAA Division III Beach Volleyball as a member of the American Southwest Conference. 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 Beach Volleyball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Micah Taylor, the Head Coach. Howard Payne University has 1 coach for Beach Volleyball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your side, height, partner history and tournament results 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 full sets from recent tournaments, not just highlights, with the link near the top so Micah 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 tournament with updated results.
Howard Payne University Beach Volleyball 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 Beach Volleyball, 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 Beach Volleyball in?
The American Southwest Conference.
Does Howard Payne University offer athletic scholarships for Beach Volleyball?
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 Beach Volleyball have?
1 coach, led by Micah Taylor, the Head Coach.
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 Beach Volleyball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.