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About Huntington University

faith-based missionsmall class sizesnursing and health focusmasters level programsarts and design strength

Huntington University is a private university in Huntington, IN, known for its faith-based mission, small class sizes, and nursing and health focus. With an acceptance rate of 78%, Huntington University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 272 students each year. Huntington University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 960–1140, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Huntington University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $26,838 per year; the sticker price of $41,010 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Huntington University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

78%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1050
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 960 – 1140 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 18 – 26

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Huntington University

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Essay Strategy
Huntington University is a Christian liberal arts school rooted in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, so your essays should authentically address how your faith or values connect to a learning environment where spiritual growth is part of the academic mission. Avoid generic statements about faith and instead tie your specific beliefs or experiences to what you want from a college community.
Application Strategy
With around 1,000 undergraduates, Huntington rewards applicants who show genuine interest in its tight-knit campus culture, so name specific programs like the Haupert Institute for Agricultural Sciences or the award-winning film program in your application materials to demonstrate you have done real research on what makes HU distinctive.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Huntington University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$41k/yr$10.8k
30k-48k~$41k/yr$13.0k
48k-75k~$41k/yr$14.9k
75k-110k~$41k/yr$23.2k
110k+~$41k/yr$27.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
911
Undergrad Enrollment
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