Huntington University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Huntington, IN
  • 0 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

Overview

Total enrollment

1,776
Huntington University overview
Huntington University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Huntington University is a private Christian liberal arts institution located in Huntington, Indiana, approximately 25 miles southwest of Fort Wayne. Established in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, the university operates on a 160-acre suburban campus characterized by its mix of historic and modern buildings. The university maintains its Christian affiliation while offering undergraduate programs across arts and sciences, with particular recognition for its digital media arts, agriculture, and nursing programs. Residential students are housed in several campus dormitories, and the university competes in the Crossroads League as the Huntington Foresters, participating primarily in NAIA Division II athletics.

Ratings

Huntington University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    7 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy
Huntington University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1150
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/26
  • GPA 3.6

Acceptance Rate

75.6%
Huntington University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 20.3%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,870
Costs for Huntington University
Fee Cost
Tuition $31,870
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $0
Room and Board $10,726
Budget for Other Expenses $2,270
Total One Year Cost $45,866

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

62% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Huntington University are Business, Theology and Religious Vvocations, and Education. 28% of students major in Business, 15% in Theology and Religious Vvocations, and 12% in Education.

  • Business 28%
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations 15%
  • Education 12%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 7%
  • Communications Technology 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150941.

GPA calculator: Huntington University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026