Huntingdon College

1500 E. Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36106-2148
http://www.huntingdon.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1854
Religious AffiliationMethodist
Undergrad Students790
Endowment36,047,483
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee20
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition16,690
Room/Board6,400
Services
Associated FirmsBellSouth, CH2M, state government, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsArt Gallery - studio arts gallery Archives - College and Alabama West Florida Conference of the UMC
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsArt Gallery - studio arts gallery Archives - College and Alabama West Florida Conference of the UMC
Periodical Subs239
# of Books105,769
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months30%
within one year45%
within two years60%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities22%
Students in sororities26%
Campus Size71 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing76%
College housing typescoed dorms (18%), women's dorms (40%), men's dorms (40%), special housing for disabled students (2%)
Popular EventsHomecoming, Parents Weekend, Stallworth Lectures, Miss Huntingdon, Mr. Huntingdon, Reunion Weekend, Founders Day
Nearest AirportMontgomery (8), Atlanta (165)
Nearest TrainBirmingham (95)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Auburn University at Montgomery)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook
Number of Organizations40
# of fraternities2
# of sororities3
Students in fraternities22%
Students in sororities26%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Gargoyle (monthly)
Honor SocietiesCampus Wide: Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Beta, Sigma Sigma Sigma; Departmental: Alpha Psi Omega (drama), Beta Beta Beta (biology), Gamma Mu (music), Kappa Delta Epsilon (education), Kappa Mu Epsilon (mathematics), Kappa Pi (art), Lambda Pi Eta (communication), Psi Chi (psychology), Sigma Beta Delta (business administration), Sigma Tau Delta (English)
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministries Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wesley Foundation
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Student Association, United Student Alliance
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Publications: The Gargoyle (newspaper), Bells and Pomegranates (yearbook), Prelude (Literary Magazine); Departmental: Business Club, Chemistry/Pre-Med Club, French Club, Health Science Club, Mathematics and Computer Science Club, Natural Science Club, SALSA (Spanish); Performance: Chamber Ensemble, Concert Choir, Consort, Jazz Ensemble, Dungeon Players; Service: Circle K, Civitans, Habitat for Humanity, Voluntary Action Council; Greek: Intrafraternity Council, Panhellenic Council; Others: BACCHUS (Alcohol Awareness), College Bowl, College Democrats, College Republicans, Forensics Club, Freshman Forum, Sailing Club, Student Government Association