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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Huntington University #1068 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,186 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Huntington University in the 28.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Huntington University #1162 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Huntington University #1068 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Huntington, Indiana, Huntington University enrolls roughly 1,082 undergraduates. Retention stands at 83.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 63.6%, reflecting solid student persistence through degree completion. Huntington University performs strongest on return on investment. Azimuth ranks Huntington University #1162 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,186 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Huntington University in the 28.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's strength in Business and related fields supports this earnings performance, with graduates moving into stable, well-compensated career paths. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Huntington University enrolls 27.4% Pell-eligible students and 31.1% first-generation undergraduates, positioning the institution in the 16.3 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability ranks in the 48.7 percentile, reflecting the tuition structure of a private master's university. For families weighing long-term financial outcomes, Huntington University's return-on-investment strength offers meaningful upside relative to the institution's cost profile.
Huntington University's published cost of attendance is $42,157. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,796, middle-income families pay around $14,899, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,226. Azimuth ranks Huntington University #731 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Huntington University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to meet demonstrated financial need through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: understanding the gap between published cost and what families actually pay is essential when comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,576, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,974; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,242, median federal debt of $25,576 projects to a monthly payment of about $289 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Huntington University is a strong fit for students seeking a private university experience in IN with a focus on Business and related fields. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $52,242, placing Huntington University in the 12.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,186 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 28.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 27.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 31.1% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates that place Huntington University in the 58.1% percentile for Pell completion among nonprofit four-year institutions. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 75.6% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors Business fields over other disciplines. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find the earnings trajectory among the strongest in IN.
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Huntington University's published cost of attendance is $42,157. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,796, middle-income families pay around $14,899, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,226.
Azimuth ranks Huntington University #731 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Huntington University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to meet demonstrated financial need through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans.
The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: understanding the gap between published cost and what families actually pay is essential when comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,576, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,974; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,242, median federal debt of $25,576 projects to a monthly payment of about $289 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Erie College Similar quality tier in Midwest (#30001 ranked) | OH | 70% | $50,417 | #30001 | Compare |
Westmont College Similar quality tier (#29480 ranked) | CA | 77% | $64,778 | #29480 | Compare |
Upper Iowa University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#29478 ranked) | IA | 96% | $52,766 | #29478 | Compare |
Rocky Mountain College Similar quality tier (#29477 ranked) | MT | 70% | $49,036 | #29477 | Compare |
Sweet Briar College Similar quality tier (#29473 ranked) | VA | 76% | $51,943 | #29473 | Compare |
Graduates of Huntington University earn median 4-year earnings of $52,242, placing Huntington University in the 12.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,186 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Huntington University in the 28.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Huntington University #1162 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to IN's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,990.
Huntington University's program portfolio centers on Business, which anchors the institution's earnings profile. Nursing is the largest program with 31 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $71,310, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/).
The Business Administration program graduates 22 students earning $59,538 four years after enrollment, while Film/Video and Photographic Arts and Graphic Communications round out the institution's top programs with earnings in the $46,073 and $34,787 range respectively. The concentration in business-aligned fields supports consistent early-career outcomes and reflects Huntington University's focus on workforce-ready preparation.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
31 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
22 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
15 graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
18 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
7 graduates
Huntington University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts university with applied career focus. Nursing is the largest program with 31 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Graphic Communications, and Kinesiology.
Across 15 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering solid four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The earnings pattern reflects strength in applied business and professional pathways.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $71,310 four years after enrollment, followed by Business Administration at $59,538, Kinesiology at $48,400, Film/Video and Photographic Arts at $46,073, and Graphic Communications at $34,787. These outcomes cluster in fields where employers actively recruit from regional and national talent pools, supporting direct-to-workforce pathways for graduates.
The institution's program concentration in Business — representing the dominant share of degrees — positions Huntington University as a career-focused choice for students seeking applied professional preparation. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with labor-market demand in the Midwest and beyond.
