- Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 470–580 reading and writing, 460–570 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–26 composite
- Average net price: $21,149 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Huntington University reported: an acceptance rate of 76% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Huntington University reviews each application.
Huntington University GPA requirements
Huntington University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Huntington University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Huntington University acceptance rate
Huntington University admitted 1,279 of 1,691 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Huntington University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Huntington, Indiana, with 1,588 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Huntington University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 470 | 520 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1052 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Huntington University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Huntington University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,149 a year at Huntington University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Huntington University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Huntington University admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Huntington University?
A lot: Huntington University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Huntington University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Huntington University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Huntington University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 69% sent SAT scores and 12% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Huntington University look for?
Huntington University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Huntington University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Huntington University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–580 in reading and writing and 460–570 in math; ACT composite 18–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What percent of applicants does Huntington University accept?
Huntington University's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,279 of 1,691 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Huntington University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Huntington University admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Huntington University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,149 a year at Huntington University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Huntington University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Huntington University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Huntington University consider legacy status?
No. Huntington University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Huntington University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Huntington UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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