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Huntington University
Huntington University says yes to 75.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $46,672 median earnings.
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Huntington University anchors the college town of Huntington, IN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Brethren Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $71,310 four years out. 27.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,082 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1000 and 1190 — near the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Huntington University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Huntington University received 1,570 applications and admitted 1,117 (71.1%), with 268 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1000–1190 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Huntington University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 470 | 530 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Huntington University compares
| Huntington University | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.6% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $31,870 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,672 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
At $46,672, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,071). Look at Huntington University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $31,870 regardless of where you're from. At Huntington University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,082 — Huntington University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
63.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Huntington University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Huntington University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,310 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,538 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,400 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $46,073 |
| Graphic Communications | $34,787 |
Median earnings for these 5 Huntington University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,672 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 50 additional Huntington University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Huntington University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1000–1190 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Huntington University's acceptance rate?
71.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,117 admitted from 1,570 applicants.
How much does Huntington University cost?
At Huntington University, published tuition is $31,870 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Huntington University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Huntington University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,672 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Purdue University Fort Wayne — 83.9% admitted
- Holy Cross College — 75.2% admitted
- Indiana University-Indianapolis — 76.4% admitted
- Hanover College — 83.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.