Christ-centered liberal arts university in Indiana with 80+ academic programs and strong Christian heritage.
Huntington University offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate academic disciplines across traditional liberal arts and professional programs. Undergraduate majors include sciences, humanities, business, education, and specialized fields like animation and film production (ranked #1 nationally for Christian programs). Graduate offerings include MBA, Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD), Counseling, Education, and online programs in Psychology, Social Work, and TESOL. The university maintains a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio and provides over 300 learning and internship opportunities.
The contemporary 160-acre lakeside campus in northeast Indiana features seven residence halls, Forester Village apartments, the Merillat Centre for the Arts, RichLyn Library, and the Huntington Union Building (HUB). The 77-acre Thornhill Nature Preserve offers outdoor education through the Reiff Nature Center and ropes course. Students engage in nearly 30 organizations, volunteer service through the Friesen Center, Student Government Association, and the Student Activities Board (SAB), which hosts annual events including Olympiad, concerts, and community service projects.
Huntington University employs a test-optional admissions policy for undergraduate applicants. The university offers personalized campus visits, online program options, 3-year degree options, and specialized pathways for military students, international students, transfer students, homeschool students, and students with disabilities. Graduate admissions are available for master's and doctoral programs at Huntington and Fort Wayne locations. Arizona location admissions serve undergraduate film, broadcast media, and animation programs in Peoria.
The university achieved 100% pass rate on the 2023–2024 NCLEX-RN Exam for nursing students and received 10-year reaccreditation for its nursing program. Huntington's animation, film, and television program ranks #1 nationally among Christian institutions. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (since 1961) and holds membership in the Independent Colleges of Indiana. Notable alumni include former Vice President Dan Quayle, who taught as an adjunct instructor in the 1970s.