Brownwood, TX · Private nonprofit university · Town (remote)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $31,650 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $31,650 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,616 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $42,707 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $21,426 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $21,281 less than the sticker price — about 50% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (135), Baseball (42), Basketball (24), Soccer (24), Golf (13), Tennis (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (6) | Soccer (31), Softball (22), Volleyball (20), Basketball (19), Tennis (6), Golf (4) |
| Softball conference | ASC |
| Head softball coach | Graciella Becerra |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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