Houghton University

Houghton, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Houghton University

Houghton University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Houghton, NY, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 753 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 65% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $46,721.

89%

Acceptance

$20,519

Net price

753

Enrollment

65%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

89%

Acceptance rate

1,284

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading600–695

SAT Math570–680

ACT Composite26–31

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$20,519

Average net price

$18,430

In-state tuition

$18,430

Out-of-state tuition

$11,360

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$31,143

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

48%

Students with federal loans

$25,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$19,147

$30–48K

$18,503

$48–75K

$19,312

$75–110K

$19,974

$110K+

$22,424

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business19.9%

Visual & Performing Arts12.8%

Parks & Recreation11.2%

Education10.2%

Psychology8.2%

Communications6.6%

Biology5.1%

History4.1%

Theology & Religion3.6%

English3.1%

After Graduation

$46,721

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,376

Median earnings (6 yrs)

65%

Graduation rate

84%

Retention rate

72%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,627

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

753

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

17%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

76%

Black

Two or more races

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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