body, the college was renamed in 1935 as Huntingdon College in honor of Selina, Countess of Huntingdon, a notable supporter of John Wesley and of Methodism.
In the early 21st century, Huntingdon offers more than 50 undergraduate programs of study and 18 NCAA-III intercollegiate athletic teams that participate in the USA South Athletic Conference. Between 2002 and 2012, enrollment increased by 53% in the traditional day program and 88% overall (594 to 1118). The Chronicle of Higher Education listed Huntingdon in 2014 among the "Fastest Growing Colleges in America."
== Campus ==
Huntingdon's campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Huntingdon College Campus Historic District. The district contains thirteen contributing buildings, built in the Gothic Revival and Tudor Revival styles, and one site. The district was placed on the NRHP on February 24, 2000. The college expanded across Fairview Avenue, adding the Cloverdale Campus in 2001.
== Athletics ==
Huntingdon College teams participate …
