Huntingdon College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Huntingdon College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

66%

Admission Difficulty for Huntingdon College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Easy
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Huntingdon College is 66%. Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in Alabama.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Huntingdon College and can you get accepted?

Huntingdon College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,697 out of the 2,573 who applied were admitted.

Huntingdon College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.43. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Huntingdon College?

66% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Huntingdon College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.43 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1090 on the SAT
Score 21 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Huntingdon College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.43

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Huntingdon College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Huntingdon College are to have around a 3.43 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Huntingdon College accepts 66% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Huntingdon College is 3.43 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #13 in Alabama for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Huntingdon College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Huntingdon College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Huntingdon College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 7% of students submitted SAT scores and 47% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1000-1180

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Huntingdon College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	500
Math 25th Percentile	500
Composite 25th Percentile	1000

SAT Scores for Huntingdon College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	600
Math 75th Percentile	580
Composite 75th Percentile	1180
Average SAT Score	1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Huntingdon College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Huntingdon College is 1090 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1000-1180. Students who get into Huntingdon College score in the top 60 percent of all SAT test takers.. Huntingdon College ranks #13 in the state of Alabama for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1090 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Huntingdon College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1000, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 910, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Huntingdon College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1090, you have around a 66% chance of being admitted. A 1180 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 79% chance of getting in.

Huntingdon College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1180 and Above	Good	>79%
1090 to 1180	Avg +	66%-79%
1000 to 1090	Avg -	51%-66%
910 to 1000	Reach	35%-51%
Less than 910	Low	<35%

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Huntingdon College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-24

Applicants Submitting ACT

47%

ACT Scores for Huntingdon College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	18
Math 25th Percentile	16
Composite 25th Percentile	18

ACT Scores for Huntingdon College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	24
Math 75th Percentile	23
Composite 75th Percentile	24
Average ACT Score	21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Huntingdon College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Huntingdon College is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24. The school ranks #11 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

47 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Huntingdon College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Huntingdon College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Huntingdon College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 66% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 79% with a 24 ACT score.

Huntingdon College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24 and Above	Good	>79%
21 to 24	Avg +	66%-79%
18 to 21	Avg -	51%-66%
15 to 18	Reach	35%-51%
Less than 15	Low	<35%

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High School Class Rank

69% of Huntingdon College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 27% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Huntingdon College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	13%
Top 25% of class	27%
Top 50% of class	69%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Huntingdon College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,298	1,275	2,573
Accepted	843	854	1,697
Acceptance Rate	65%	67%	66%
Enrolled	102	156	258
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	18%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Huntingdon College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Huntingdon College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Huntingdon College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Huntingdon College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Huntingdon College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.43 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1090 on the SAT and 21 on the ACT will further lock in your application.