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.

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)

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)

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)

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