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Houghton University

Houghton University is a small, private institution located in Houghton, ny. Founded in 1883, Houghton University offers undergraduate degrees in 45 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 745 undergraduates
cost $16,446 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Houghton University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 77.0%
SAT score average 1200
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.25
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Houghton University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Area Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $16,446
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,336
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,850
Cost of attendance* $30,632
Average financial aid package $13,271
Estimated cost $17,361 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,446
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,336
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,850
Cost of attendance* $30,632
Average financial aid package $13,271
Estimated cost $17,361 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Houghton University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 745, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

805

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
74%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Houghton University, students love their Global Christian Fellowship, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 Willard Ave, Houghton, NY 14744
phone 585-567-9200
address www.houghton.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Global christian fellowship

Student government association

Mercy seat

Allegany county outreach

Kairos (formerly intercultural student association)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Houghton University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Houghton University?

Houghton University is located in Houghton, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Houghton University? 

The acceptance rate for Houghton University is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for Houghton University?

The average high school GPA for Houghton University students was 3.25.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Houghton University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Houghton University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $122,528.

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