Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Huntington, Indiana |
| Online | huntington.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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
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Huntington University is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Huntington University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#586 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#400 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Indiana
#466 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1190 |
| ACT | 21/25 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $952 |
| Room and Board | $9,880 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,620 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,482 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 28% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 15% |
| Education | 12% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Communications Technology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150941 IPEDS survey data for Huntington University.
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Last updated February 24, 2025