Howard Payne University is a private Baptist university in Brownwood, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Noah T. Byers and John David Robnett founded Howard Payne College in 1889. It was named for its first major benefactor, Edward Howard Payne, who was Robnett's brother-in-law.
Former name: Howard Payne College (1889–1974)
Motto: Believe, Belong, Become
Type: Private university
Established: June 20, 1889
Religious affiliation: Baptist General Convention of Texas