Huntingdon College

Huntingdon College Overview

Huntingdon College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Montgomery, Alabama. Huntingdon College was founded in 1854 and now enrolls around 1,102 students a year, including 1,102 undergrads. Huntingdon College provides housing for up to 631 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 65% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Huntingdon College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Huntingdon College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Huntingdon College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Huntingdon College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Huntingdon College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Huntingdon College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Huntingdon College on the Student Life page.

Is Huntingdon College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Huntingdon College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Huntingdon College Acceptance Rate 2018

It is moderately difficult to get into Huntingdon College. Huntingdon College admitted 56% of all applicants in 2018. Out of 2,074 applications received in 2021, 1,161 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Huntingdon College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 65% of students who start at Huntingdon College return for their second year of college.Huntingdon College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 37%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Huntingdon College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Huntingdon College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Huntingdon College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Huntingdon College's endowment was valued at $48.2 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Huntingdon College spends about $7,073 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Huntingdon College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Huntingdon College meets 67% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Huntingdon College full-time are awarded $18,448 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $34,184 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Huntingdon College. Based on this information, how does Huntingdon College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Huntingdon College a good school for you?

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Where is Huntingdon College Located?

Huntingdon College is located in the suburban setting of Montgomery, Alabama, less than an hour from Birmingham.

If you want to see Huntingdon College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 85 to Montgomery, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dannelly Field.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Huntingdon College and Montgomery are like without leaving home.

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