Houghton University
tuition & fees
$17,290
graduate tuition & fees
$15,499
acceptance rate
93%
Student Population
833
online students
106
Number of Programs
52
Financial Aid Amount
$9,078
SAT Scores
1,310
Graduation Rate
60%
Houghton University is a Private, 4 years college located in Houghton, New York. Houghton ranked 182nd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 56th in New York Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 833 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Houghton's acceptance rate is 92.70% last year (undergraduate school).
Houghton University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Houghton University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Willard Ave, Houghton, NY 14744 |
| Phone | 585-567-9200 |
| WEB | www.houghton.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.houghton.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | https://www.houghton.edu/undergraduate/houghton-ny/admission/applying/ |
| Financial Aid | www.houghton.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://admission.houghton.edu/register/calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.houghton.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/federal-aid/ |
| Athletic | athletics.houghton.edu/sports/2011/1/8/GEN_0108112703.aspx? |
| Disability Service | www.houghton.edu/academics/academic-resources/center-for-academic-success-and-advising/learning-related-disabilities/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Houghton University is 92.70% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.74%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92.70 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.74 % |
Tuition & Fees
Houghton's 2024 tuition & fees is $17,290 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.13% compared to the last year's rate ($16,446).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $15,499. The graduate tuition decreased by -25.86% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $17,290 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,499 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 833 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 106 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Houghton has 805 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 28 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 833 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 805 |
| Graduate Students | 28 |
| Online Enrollment | 106 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Houghton offers 52 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 52 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Houghton
| Number of programs | 52 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 10 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |