Howard Payne University

Howard Payne University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Howard Payne University has the Baptist Student Ministry. In fact, more students participate in the Baptist Student Ministry than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Howard Payne University include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Gaming Guild, Spanish Club and Social Work Club.

Howard Payne University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, HPU Fest and Pancake Supper.

Does Howard Payne University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Howard Payne University.

Howard Payne University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Howard Payne University students live on campus. In 2023, 59% of undergrads at Howard Payne University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 41% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Howard Payne University. There are 756 spots available in on-campus housing for all 981 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 625 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Howard Payne University does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Howard Payne University Athletics

At Howard Payne University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Howard Payne University:

Is Howard Payne University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Howard Payne University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Howard Payne University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Howard Payne University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Howard Payne University

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