Huntington College
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1897
Affiliation:
United Brethren in Christ
Academic calendar:
4-1-4
Undergraduate student body:
997
Environment:
Urban
Endowment:
$21,319,353
Admissions
Address
2303 College Avenue
Huntington, IN 46750
Website
http://www.huntington.edu
Admissions E-mail
admissions@huntington.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
Selective
Average high school GPA:
3.3
Send application by:
August 1
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Jeff Berggren
Admissions office telephone:
(800) 642-6493
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
August 1
Decision sent by:
Accept offer by:
No set date
Early decision
Not offered
Early action
Not offered
Application fee:
$20
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
No
Does school have a waiting list?
No
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
Yes
Applications via E-mail:
Yes
Electronic application:
http://www.huntington.edu/admissions
Tuition deposit:
$100 (Refundable by May 15)
Room deposit:
$100 (Nonrefundable)
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Recommended
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
4 |
4 |
| Mathematics |
2 |
3 |
| Science |
2 |
3 |
| Lab |
1 |
2 |
| Foreign language |
2 |
2 |
| Social studies |
3 |
3 |
| History |
2 |
2 |
| Academic electives |
0 |
0 |
| Total academic units |
15 |
17 |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
August 1
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
N/A
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Important
Class rank:
Important
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Very important
Application essay:
Considered
Recommendation:
Considered
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Considered
Extracurricular activities:
Considered
Talent/ability:
Considered
Character/personal qualities:
Important
First generation:
Considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Not considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Very important
Racial/ethnic status:
Considered
Volunteer work:
Considered
Work experience:
Considered
Level of applicant's interest:
Considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
91%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
N/A
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
91%
Total applicants:
759
Total acceptances:
690
Total freshman enrollment:
252
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
N/A
| Proportion of freshman enrolled
from early action and early decision is not available for
graphing.
|
Male applicants:
355
Male acceptances:
325
Male freshman enrollment:
113
Female applicants:
404
Female acceptances:
365
Female freshman enrollment:
139
Out-of-state freshmen:
40%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
N/A
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
N/A
Students enrolled from waiting list:
N/A
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
27%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
53%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
87%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
93%
Average high school GPA:
3.3
First-year students submitting GPA:
100%
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
78%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
455 – 630
Math:
435 – 620
Combined:
890 – 1250
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
6.0% |
7.0% |
| 600-699 |
18.0% |
19.0% |
| 500-599 |
43.0% |
41.0% |
| 400-499 |
31.0% |
28.0% |
| 300-399 |
2.0% |
5.0% |
| 200-299 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
73%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
21 – 28
Math:
19 – 29
Composite:
20 – 28
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
11.0% |
12.0% |
11.0% |
| 24-29 |
38.0% |
40.0% |
37.0% |
| 18-23 |
48.0% |
45.0% |
47.0% |
| 12-17 |
3.0% |
3.0% |
5.0% |
| 6-11 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
0.0% |
| Below 6 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
0.0% |
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