Huntington University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Huntington University is a private research university in Huntington, Indiana, enrolling about 1,082 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 75.64% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,672 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,870
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,310 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 75.64% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,082 88.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.60%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 31.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1052
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,698
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,570
- Room & Board: $10,726 annual estimate
Huntington University: what the data shows
Common questions about Huntington University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Huntington University?
Huntington University is located in Huntington, IN (ZIP 46750).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Huntington University public or private?
Huntington University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Huntington University cost?
Published tuition: $31,870.
Average net price after aid: $19,310.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,796 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,006 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,899 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,155 |
| $110,001+ | $27,226 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $127,480.
How hard is it to get into Huntington University?
Admission rate: 75.64%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1052 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Huntington University?
Total enrollment: 1,082 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,698 students.
Graduate enrollment: 188 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Huntington University?
150%-time completion rate: 63.60%.
First-year retention: 83.8%.
What do graduates of Huntington University earn?
Median earnings: $40,702 six years after entry; $46,672 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,576.
27.37% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Huntington University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (51 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (38 completions)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production (29 completions)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (21 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (21 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (17 completions)
- Psychology, General (10 completions)
- Radio and Television (9 completions)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant (9 completions)
- Executive/Career Coaching (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Huntington University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 75.64%; completion rate 63.60%; median earnings $46,672 at 10 years; net price $19,310. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$31,870
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Huntington University was $31,870.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,310
2024 Value
In 2024 Huntington University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,310.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$77,240 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,310 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$127,480 4-Year Tuition
$10,726 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$43,596 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$174,384 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Huntington University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.37% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Huntington University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Huntington University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $24,040 | $24,040 | $19,192 |
| 2014 | $24,771 | $24,771 | $17,752 |
| 2015 | $24,822 | $24,822 | $19,983 |
| 2016 | $25,400 | $25,400 | $20,021 |
| 2017 | $25,540 | $25,540 | $21,892 |
| 2018 | $26,158 | $26,158 | $19,938 |
| 2019 | $26,846 | $26,846 | $22,869 |
| 2020 | $26,846 | $26,846 | $21,825 |
| 2021 | $28,192 | $28,192 | $18,851 |
| 2022 | $28,830 | $28,830 | $13,294 |
| 2023 | $29,982 | $29,982 | $13,710 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75.64% Acceptance Rate
1,570 Total Applicants
1,117 Students Admitted
268 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.99% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1052
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Huntington University reported total enrollment of about 1,082 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.3%), Hispanic or Latino (6.8%), and Two or More Races (5.3%). About 27.37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Huntington University in 2024 is 1,082 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,698 students. Graduate enrollment is about 188 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 76.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
62.76% 100% Completion Time
63.60% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 62.76% of students graduating from Huntington University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 10% male / 90% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 66% male / 34% female
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 55% male / 45% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Huntington University.
Return on Investment
$25,576 Median Student Debt
$46,672 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
504.25% Return on Investment
5.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Huntington University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 63 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 51 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 38 completions
3. Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 29 completions
4. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 21 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 21 completions
6. Counseling Psychology: 17 completions
7. Psychology, General: 10 completions
8. Radio and Television: 9 completions
9. Occupational Therapist Assistant: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Huntington University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Huntington University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Huntington University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,692
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,842
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Huntington University is a private non-profit institution located in Huntington, IN, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Occupational Therapy/Therapist, Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production. Enrollment is approximately 1,082 students. Student body composition includes White (76.3%), Hispanic or Latino (6.8%), Two or More Races (5.3%). The admission rate is 75.64%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1052. The 150%-time completion rate is 63.60%. Approximately 27.37% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Huntington, IN 46750
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 63 distinct degree programs, Huntington University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Huntington University located?
Huntington University is located in Huntington, IN.
What is Huntington University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Huntington University is 75.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,570 applicants and 1,117 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Huntington University cost?
Reported tuition is $31,870 and average net price is $19,310 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,726 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Huntington University?
Huntington University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,698 students, White (76.3%), Hispanic or Latino (6.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Huntington University?
About 31.1% of students at Huntington University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Huntington University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Huntington University reports midpoint SAT about 1052 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Huntington University earn?
Median earnings are $40,702 six years after entry and $46,672 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Huntington University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Huntington University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,576.
Is Huntington University public or private?
Huntington University is a private nonprofit institution located in Huntington, IN.
Is Huntington University an HBCU?
No. Huntington University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Huntington University a tribal college?
No. Huntington University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Indiana college costs
- Indiana colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Indiana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.