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Students attend Huntingdon in Montgomery, Alabama, 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, music, and drama and performing arts.
Huntingdon is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 550.
Huntingdon has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 790 students at the school (as of 2005).
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 Independent Southeast Region.
More complete details are provided below.
Huntingdon College
1500 East Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36106-2148
General Phone: (334) 833-4222
Admissions Phone: (334) 833-4497
Financial Aid Phone: (334) 833-4519
http://www.huntingdon.edu
Huntingdon awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 36 | speech and rhetoric, history, political science, English, creative writing, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language |
| Business And Management | 32 | business, management science, finance, marketing, accounting |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry, cell biology and anatomy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | clinical psychology, counseling psychology |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | exercise science, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama, dance |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | music teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Huntingdon in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 112 | 31 |
In 2005, Huntingdon had a total enrollment of 790 students (755 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 33% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 76% |
| Florida | 13% |
| Georgia | 7% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Huntingdon offers campus housing for 475 of its 755 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Montgomery, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 994 | 600 | 60% | 184 | 31% |
| Men | 522 | 305 | 58% | 94 | 31% |
| Women | 472 | 295 | 62% | 60 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (334) 833-4497
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,950 |
| Room and board | $ 6,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Huntingdon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 101900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (334) 833-4519
Huntingdon has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $56,321 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $51,520 | 5 | $46,856 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $41,598 | 5 | $40,851 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $50,704 | 12 | $43,094 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Southeast Region |
| Basketball | Independent Southeast Region |
| Baseball | Independent Southeast Region |
| Track | Independent Southeast Region |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Huntingdon Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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