Huntington is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Huntington, Indiana. The school has a United Brethren Church religious affiliation. Huntington is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Huntington than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include drama and performing arts and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Huntington does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 460 to 630 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 440 and 620. Huntington attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Huntington, in 2005, had 1,005 students (902 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Mid-Central College Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Huntington University
2303 College Ave
Huntington, IN 46750
General Phone: (260) 356-6000
Admissions Phone: (260) 359-4000
Financial Aid Phone: (260) 359-4015
http://www.huntington.edu
Huntington awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 49 | business management, finance, accounting, small business operations |
| Education And Teaching | 37 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, special ed, social studies teaching, music teaching, art education, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 34 | religious education, youth ministry, theology, bible studies, religion, missionary studies, philosophy, religious music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | speech and rhetoric, sociology, history, English, political science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | parks and recreation studies, exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Media | 12 | radio and television, public relations, journalism |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | theatre design, drama |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art, film studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Huntington in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 182 | 44 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Huntington had a total enrollment of 1,005 students (902 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 64% |
| Ohio | 13% |
| Michigan | 10% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Huntington offers campus housing for 639 of its 902 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Huntington, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 692 | 641 | 93% | 229 | 36% |
| Men | 285 | 260 | 91% | 99 | 38% |
| Women | 407 | 381 | 94% | 130 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 81% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 55% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (260) 359-4000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,490 |
| Room and board | $ 6,340 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,150 |
Financial Aid:
Huntington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 180300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (260) 359-4015
Huntington has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 13 | $58,828 | 7 | $56,744 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $46,085 | 6 | $46,972 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $40,431 | 3 | $42,407 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $47,658 | 18 | $48,532 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Track | Mid-Central College Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 57 | 55 | 112 |
| Track | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Basketball | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 33 | 55 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Huntington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Brethren Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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