Huntington University Athletics

Huntington competes in NAIA athletics, which sits between Division I powerhouses and Division III recreational programs. The Foresters offer 20 varsity sports with 362 total athletes making up 36% of the student body. This creates a campus where more than one in three students compete at the varsity level. The university invests $2.4 million in athletic scholarships, helping recruit talent to this small Indiana town. Basketball and soccer have traditionally been the strongest programs for the Foresters. The high percentage of student-athletes means games draw solid crowds from the tight-knit campus community of just over 1,000 students. NAIA schools like Huntington focus on competitive athletics while maintaining academic standards, creating a balance between serious competition and the college experience.