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Huntington University is a private, four-year, liberal arts college located in Huntington, Indiana. Huntington University is a Christian university that was established in 1897. The university offers adult education programs as well as graduate and undergraduate majors in diverse fields of study, including business, music, communication, arts, digital media arts, computer science, sociology and biblical studies. Off-campus and international learning programs are also available through the Huntington University.
Huntington University competes in the Mid-Central College Conference. The university is also a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The athletic teams of the university are nicknamed the Foresters, and participate in sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball and track & field.
Huntington is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Huntington, IN. 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 music, drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Huntington does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 455 to 631 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 435 and 621. 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 2007, had 1,148 students (1,021 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. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Huntington 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
http://www.huntington.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 50 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, math teaching, special ed, social studies teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 42 | business management, accounting, small business operations, non-profit management, finance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 25 | youth ministry, religious education, theology, bible studies, pastoral counseling, missionary studies, religion, religious music, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management, exercise science, recreation and leisure studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Media | 11 | communication studies, radio and television, public relations, digital communications, journalism |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | sociology, history, English, political science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | theatre design, drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art, film studies |
| Music | 4 | music performance, music management, music theory and composition |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Science | 0 | biology, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Huntington in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 177 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Huntington had a total enrollment of 1,148 students (1,021 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Huntington offers campus housing for 718 of its 1,021 (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 offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 797 | 685 | 86% | 247 | 36% |
| Men | 346 | 325 | 94% | 109 | 34% |
| Women | 451 | 360 | 80% | 138 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 455 | 631 |
| SAT Math | 435 | 621 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 29 |
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 | 76% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 72% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,430 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,430 |
| Room and board | $ 6,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Huntington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 180300)
Huntington has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $64,300 | 4 | $60,660 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $50,923 | 6 | $52,642 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $44,571 | 7 | $43,707 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $39,267 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $52,867 | 20 | $49,112 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Track | Mid-Central College Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 49 | 93 |
| Track | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| Basketball | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 29 | 48 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
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
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
United Brethren Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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