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Huntingdon College was established on February 2, 1854 as the Tuskegee Female College. Its name was changed to Alabama Conference Female College in 1872. In 1910, its campus was moved to Montgomery, and the college was renamed the Woman’s College of Alabama. It became a coeducational institute in 1934, and was given its current name the following year. The school’s campus is spread across 71 acres of land in Montgomery, Alabama.
Huntingdon College offers academic programs in subjects like art, biology, mathematics, history, communication studies, language and literature, psychology, sports studies, and teacher education. Several music programs are offered through the Huntingdon Academy of Music as well.
Huntingdon College's athletics teams are known as the Hawks, and participate in softball, baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, football, and volleyball. The school is a member of the Great South Athletic Conference, NCAA Division III, and the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Students attend Huntingdon in Montgomery, AL, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Huntingdon is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Huntingdon has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in science, mathematics, business and management, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Huntingdon is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 540.
Huntingdon has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 954 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
Huntingdon has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Huntingdon offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Huntingdon College
1500 East Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36106-2148
General Phone: (334) 833-4222
http://www.huntingdon.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 90 | business, business management, accounting |
| Science | 27 | biology, cell biology and anatomy, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | political science, history, English, creative writing, international studies, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, exercise science, health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Media | 13 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, music teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies, fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religious education, religion |
| Music | 1 | music performance, music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Huntingdon in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 194 | 34 |
In 2007-2008, Huntingdon had a total enrollment of 954 students (892 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 84% |
| Florida | 9% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Huntingdon offers campus housing for 518 of its 892 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Montgomery, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,098 | 713 | 65% | 253 | 35% |
| Men | 637 | 397 | 62% | 147 | 37% |
| Women | 461 | 316 | 69% | 106 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 19% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,020 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,020 |
| Room and board | $ 6,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Huntingdon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 101900)
Huntingdon has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $68,673 | 3 | $68,580 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $52,261 | 4 | $51,114 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $45,290 | 6 | $44,100 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $45,295 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $51,434 | 17 | $50,351 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Huntingdon Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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