Huntington University Acceptance Rate
Huntington, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,570
- Admitted
- 1,117
- Yield
- 24%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Huntington University's acceptance rate has fallen from 97.1% in 2014–15 to 71.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 761 to 1,570 (+106%) over that period.
Its 71.1% rate makes Huntington University more selective than about 60% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 75%.
Huntington University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 24% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 761 | 739 | 97.1% | 226 |
| 2015–16 | 945 | 793 | 83.9% | 209 |
| 2016–17 | 806 | 719 | 89.2% | 204 |
| 2017–18 | 909 | 732 | 80.5% | 219 |
| 2018–19 | 1,041 | 866 | 83.2% | 247 |
| 2019–20 | 1,137 | 858 | 75.5% | 238 |
| 2020–21 | 1,075 | 835 | 77.7% | 253 |
| 2021–22 | 1,093 | 861 | 78.8% | 251 |
| 2022–23 | 1,098 | 851 | 77.5% | 272 |
| 2023–24 | 1,570 | 1,117 | 71.1% | 268 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 947 | 685 | 72.3% |
| Men | 622 | 432 | 69.5% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–590 | 59% |
| SAT Math | 530–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–25 | 10% |
How Huntington University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Huntington University's acceptance rate?
Huntington University's acceptance rate is 71.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,117 admitted of 1,570 applicants).
Is Huntington University test optional?
Huntington University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Huntington University?
Huntington University received 1,570 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,117.
What SAT score do you need for Huntington University?
Admitted students at Huntington University typically scored 470–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Huntington University getting harder to get into?
Huntington University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 97.1% in 2014–15 to 71.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.huntington.edu/.