Houghton University

Houghton, NY

Private nonprofit small campus Rural: Remote 753 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$20,519per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$18,430published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$18,430published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
89%
Average SAT
1,284of admitted students
Average ACT
26of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$46,72110 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
Rural: Remote
Residential character
Highly residential — most students live on campus
Religious affiliation
Wesleyan

Most common fields of study

  • Business & marketing20%
  • Visual & performing arts13%
  • Parks, recreation & fitness11%
  • Education10%
  • Psychology8%
  • Communication & journalism7%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division III without football

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Houghton University.