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Huntington University

Huntington University was established in 1897. It is a private college of liberal arts and is situated in Huntington, Indiana. It was initially opened as the Central College. In 1917, the name was changed to Huntington College, and it finally became the Huntington University in 2005. The institution offers a number of associate's and bachelor's degrees in more than 65 academic concentrations. Huntington University also offers master's degrees through its graduate school. In addition, it has programs for studying abroad and adult education.

Huntington University sponsors various activities and organizations for the overall development of its students. The campus is home to student organizations, including the Student Senate and the Student Activities Board.

Campus Location

2303 College Ave
Huntington, IN 46750
USA
Main Tel: (260) 356-6000
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • United Brethren Church religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, education and teaching, nutrition and exercise therapy, and music.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Large number of students.
  • Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor18952
Master145
Associate101
Postbaccalaureate certificate11

Students

Student enrollment was 1,148 in 2007-2008 (1,024 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 88% of enrolled students and graduate students are 12%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 20,300
Room and board$ 6,940
Books and supplies$ 900
Other$ 1,250

Financial Aid: Huntington participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Huntington provides on-campus housing for 825 of its 1,024 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Mid-Central College Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 44 male students received the aid (men were 47% of those receiving aid) and 49 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 53% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men85%
Women89%
All88%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal450-580
Math450-590

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (0 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (55 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
  • Finance
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (5 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (41 awarded)

  • 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
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded)

  • Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (9 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • History
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sociology

MATHEMATICS (3 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (17 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Journalism
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Radio and Television

MEDICINE (3 awarded)

  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

MUSIC (3 awarded)

  • Music Management and Merchandising
  • Music Performance

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (10 awarded)

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Film/Cinema Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (43 awarded)

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • Philosophy
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Religious Education
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Youth Ministry

SCIENCE (8 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (7 awarded)

  • Psychology

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