Huntingdon College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4453 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1235 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1159 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #3 of 5 | In Montgomery |
| #1410 of 1,663 | For Toxicology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 866
- Graduates
- 3
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.huntingdon.edu
Huntingdon College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Huntingdon College has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 72% | 69% |
| Applicants | 2,581 | 1,278 | 1,303 |
| Admissions | 1,828 | 924 | 904 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 309 | 183 | 126 |
389 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1011
or below
75% of them
had 1211
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Huntingdon College are 1011-1211 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
99 or 32%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Huntingdon College are 20-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 576 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 173 (20%) |
| Hispanic | 49 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 42 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (2%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Huntingdon College is $22,642 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,007 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,221 |
| $48-75K | $23,949 |
| $75-110K | $22,851 |
| $110K+ | $24,993 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,150 | $14,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,150 | $14,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,150 | $14,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,500 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $1,500 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,500 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 736 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,922 |
Huntingdon College majors
Huntingdon College has granted 173 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs and 5 master's in Athletic Training/Trainer. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Huntingdon College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | |
| History, General | 10 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Accounting | 8 | |
| Cell Biology and Anatomy | 8 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Biochemistry | 7 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | |
| Communication, General | 5 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 5 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 4 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 2 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 | |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 173 | 5 |
Huntingdon College has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 39% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Huntingdon College has published 932 scientific papers with 14,019 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 134 |
| 1993 | 11 | 146 |
| 1994 | 13 | 153 |
| 1995 | 15 | 122 |
| 1996 | 21 | 143 |
| 1997 | 13 | 162 |
| 1998 | 11 | 125 |
| 1999 | 9 | 145 |
| 2000 | 11 | 178 |
| 2001 | 12 | 190 |
| 2002 | 10 | 182 |
| 2003 | 16 | 161 |
| 2004 | 9 | 195 |
| 2005 | 11 | 169 |
| 2006 | 11 | 192 |
| 2007 | 10 | 203 |
| 2008 | 7 | 225 |
| 2009 | 7 | 245 |
| 2010 | 11 | 292 |
| 2011 | 8 | 293 |
| 2012 | 13 | 491 |
| 2013 | 17 | 335 |
| 2014 | 31 | 415 |
| 2015 | 15 | 373 |
| 2016 | 11 | 384 |
| 2017 | 13 | 493 |
| 2018 | 13 | 481 |
| 2019 | 20 | 610 |
| 2020 | 14 | 640 |
| 2021 | 12 | 629 |
| 2022 | 12 | 514 |
| 2023 | 15 | 496 |
| 2024 | 12 | 450 |
Huntingdon College alumni
-
Harper Lee
- Occupations
- prose writerpoet lawyerwritermusiciannovelist
- Biography
-
Nelle Harper Lee was an American novelist whose 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and became a classic of modern American literature. She assisted her close friend Truman Capote in his research for the book In Cold Blood (1966). Her second and final novel, Go Set a Watchman, was an earlier draft of Mockingbird, set at a later date, that was published in July 2015 as a sequel.
-
Jeff Sessions
- Enrolled in Huntingdon College
- 1965-1969 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianpolitical scientistlawyer
- Biography
-
Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III is an American politician and attorney who served as the 84th United States attorney general from 2017 to 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as United States senator from Alabama from 1997 to 2017 before resigning that position to serve as attorney general in the first administration of President Donald Trump. Trump fired Sessions in 2018 due to his inaction and recusal from the Russian collusion probes.
-
Bob Zellner
- Enrolled in Huntingdon College
- In 1961 studied psychology and sociology
- Occupations
- civil rights advocatehistorian
- Biography
-
John Robert Zellner is an American civil rights activist. He graduated from Huntingdon College in 1961 and that year became a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) as its first white field secretary. Zellner was involved in numerous civil rights efforts, including nonviolence workshops at Talladega College, protests for integration in Danville, Virginia, and organizing Freedom Schools in Greenwood, Mississippi, in 1964. He also investigated the murders of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner that summer.
-
Lucille Benson
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Lucille Benson was an American character actress.
General info
| Founded | 1854 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Enter to Grow in Wisdom, Go Forth to Apply Wisdom in Service |
| Colors | scarlet, grey |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer session (May to June) |
| Total FTE staff | 180 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 East Fairview Avenue Montgomery, Alabama, 36106-2148 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 201,000 |
| Phone | 3348334497 |