Outcomes at Houghton
Graduation Rate
60.29%
Transfer-out Rate
21.30%
Retention Rate
81.00%
The graduation rate at Houghton University is 60.29% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. 167 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 277 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 57.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 21.30% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The retention rate (full-time students) is 81% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Houghton University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Houghton University. 167 students have completed and 59 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 50 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 277 | 248 | 29 |
| Completers | 167 (60.29%) | 151 | 16 |
| Transfer-out | 59 (21.30%) | 58 | 1 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.36%) | 1 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 50 (18.05%) | 38 | 12 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 131 students have completed in 4 years and additional 13 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 131 (52.82%) |
54 (51.92%) |
77 (53.47%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 13 (5.24%) |
7 (6.73%) |
6 (4.17%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 7 (2.82%) |
3 (2.88%) |
4 (2.78%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 60.29% (167/277) | 59.13% (68/115) | 61.11% (99/162) |
| Asian | 37.50% (3/8) | 40.00% (2/5) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 30.77% (4/13) | 40.00% (2/5) | 25.00% (2/8) |
| Hispanic | 50.00% (2/4) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (2/4) |
| White | 67.20% (127/189) | 67.53% (52/77) | 66.96% (75/112) |
| Two or More Race | 55.56% (10/18) | 50.00% (6/12) | 66.67% (4/6) |
| Unknown | 40.00% (4/10) | 33.33% (2/6) | 50.00% (2/4) |