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Huntington University Student Brand Survey
Thank you for being part of the Huntington University family!
We’re reaching out to current students like you because your voice matters. We want to understand what you love most about your experience at HU and what makes this place feel like home, how faith and learning come together here, and what sets Huntington apart from other universities.
Your honest feedback will help us strengthen the university and create authentic messages, so the right future students discover the same life-changing community you’re part of today.
This short, ten question survey should take only
8–10 minutes
to complete. All responses are completely
anonymous
and will be used only in summary form.
Ready to share what makes Huntington special to you? Let’s get started!
1.
Which of the following factors most influenced your decision to attend Huntington University?
(Select one)
Christ-centered / faith-integrated education
Close-knit community and sense of belonging
Personal relationships with professors and staff
Hands-on, practical learning and career preparation
Specific academic program (DMA, Nursing, Ag, etc.)
Small campus size / feeling known and valued
Safe, beautiful, welcoming campus
Financial aid and affordability
Athletics or extracurricular opportunities
Reputation for holistic growth (academic / spiritual / personal)
Proximity to home or Fort Wayne area
Other (please specify)
2.
When you were choosing a university, how important was each of the following to you?
(1 = Not important at all, 5 = Extremely important)
1
2
3
4
5
Integration of Christian faith into academics and daily life
1
2
3
4
5
Small classes and personal attention from professors
1
2
3
4
5
Strong sense of community and “everyone knows your name”
1
2
3
4
5
Hands-on learning and real-world experiences
1
2
3
4
5
Preparation for a meaningful career/vocation
1
2
3
4
5
Opportunities for spiritual growth and discipleship
1
2
3
4
5
Safe, friendly, supportive campus environment
1
2
3
4
5
Affordable education with good financial aid
1
2
3
4
5
Beautiful campus and small-town setting
1
2
3
4
5
Athletic or co-curricular opportunities
1
2
3
4
5
3.
Please rate your level of agreement with each statement about Huntington University today.
(Strongly Disagree – Disagree – Neutral – Agree – Strongly Agree)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
HU is deeply Christ-centered and helps me integrate my faith into my studies and life.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I feel genuinely known, valued, and loved by faculty and staff.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
HU has a warm, close-knit community where “everybody knows each other.”
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
My professors invest personally in my success and growth.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I receive excellent hands-on, experiential learning in my major.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
HU is preparing me holistically (academically, spiritually, and personally.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
The small campus size allows me to build meaningful relationships.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
HU emphasizes servant leadership and serving others.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I am growing stronger in my faith while at HU.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
HU offers high-quality academics that will prepare me for my future career.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
HU feels like a safe, welcoming, and supportive place.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
HU is a “best-kept secret” better than most people realize.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
4.
Which THREE words or phrases best describe Huntington University to you right now?
(Select 3)
Christ-centered
Close-knit family-like community
Personal / Relational / “You are known”
Hands-on / Practical / Experiential
Transformative / Life-changing
Servant-hearted / Service-oriented
A safe campus
High-quality, rigorous academics
Career-ready / Vocation-focused
Welcoming to students at all stages of faith
Innovative, creative atmosphere
Traditional, values-driven
Hidden gem / Best-kept secret
Other (please specify)
5.
What makes Huntington University different from other colleges/ universities you considered or are familiar with?
(Select up to 3)
Deeper integration of faith into every class and experience
Smaller size and stronger personal relationships
Stronger hands-on / experiential programs
More genuine community and “everyone knows you” feeling
Personal attention from professors
Better balance of academic rigor and spiritual formation
Stronger emphasis on servant leadership and real-world service
Stronger athletic or co-curricular opportunities
More welcoming to students at different faith stages
Better financial aid and affordability support
Other (please specify)
6.
How appealing would each of the following messages be to prospective students like you?
(1 = Not appealing, 5 = Extremely appealing)
Extremely Unappealing
Somewhat Unappealing
Neutral
Somewhat Appealing
Extremely Appealing
“At Huntington, you won’t be a number, you’ll be known, loved, and equipped to live out your faith and calling.”
Extremely Unappealing
Somewhat Unappealing
Neutral
Somewhat Appealing
Extremely Appealing
“A close-knit Christian community where faith and real-world skills grow together.”
Extremely Unappealing
Somewhat Unappealing
Neutral
Somewhat Appealing
Extremely Appealing
“Hands-on learning. Personal mentorship. Christ at the center. Ready for your vocation.”
Extremely Unappealing
Somewhat Unappealing
Neutral
Somewhat Appealing
Extremely Appealing
“The best-kept secret in Christian higher education, small enough to be known, strong enough to change the world.”
Extremely Unappealing
Somewhat Unappealing
Neutral
Somewhat Appealing
Extremely Appealing
“Grow spiritually, academically, and personally in a safe, welcoming campus that feels like family.”
Extremely Unappealing
Somewhat Unappealing
Neutral
Somewhat Appealing
Extremely Appealing
“Where Christ, scholarship, and service come alive every day.”
Extremely Unappealing
Somewhat Unappealing
Neutral
Somewhat Appealing
Extremely Appealing
“Where professors invest personally in my success and growth.”
Extremely Unappealing
Somewhat Unappealing
Neutral
Somewhat Appealing
Extremely Appealing
7.
On a scale of 0–5, how likely are you to recommend Huntington University to a high-school student who is similar to you?
(1 = Not at all likely, 5 = Extremely likely)
Not at all likley
1 star
Somewhat unlikely
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Somewhat likely
4 stars
Extremely likely
5 stars
8.
Overall, how well does Huntington University deliver on its promise of “Christ, Scholarship, Service”?
(1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)
Strongly Disagree
1 star
Disagree
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Agree
4 stars
Strongly Agree
5 stars
9.
Huntington University wants to keep getting better. For each item below, please tell us areas you feel need improvement.
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Campus dining options and food quality
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Parking availability and convenience
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
On-campus housing options (including better support for married or non-traditional students)
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Weekend and evening social / campus activities
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Marketing, branding, and visibility so more people know about HU (“best-kept secret” problem)
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
University website and online experience
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Career services, internships, and job-placement support
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Classroom and lab technology / facilities
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Communication and transparency from administration
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Integration of athletics into overall campus community life
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Accessibility to professors/staff
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Support for international students and students from diverse backgrounds
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Spiritual life programming and chapel experience
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
Overall affordability and financial aid processes
1 = No improvement needed
2 = Minor improvement needed
3 = Moderate improvement needed
4 = Significant improvement needed
5 = Major improvement needed
10.
Is there anything else you’d like us to know about what makes Huntington special or what could make it even stronger?
11.
NAME (Optional):
Provide your name if you are interested in being part of the drawing for dinner for you and 5 of your friends with President Pepper and First Lady Kristin at their house.
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