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Houghton University

Houghton, New York 14744

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Houghton University is a private institution in Houghton with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1297, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 867 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,721 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,148.

Established
1883
Motto
Founded on the Rock
Type
Private college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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93%Acceptance
1297SAT Avg
867Students
13:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$46,721Earnings 10yr
$21,148Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Houghton University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1297

Reading & WritingMid: 600
600700
MathMid: 585
580690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2328

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1297

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$17,290
Room & Board$10,810
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$29,287
Average Net Price$21,148
Median Debt at Graduation$25,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$268

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,213
$30–48K$17,292
$48–75K$20,133
$75–110K$22,275
$110K+$25,436

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,148

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,313

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
867
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 6%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.7%
Freshman Retention77.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,376
8 Years$42,148
10 Years$46,721

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,700
Men
$51,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#19

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
167 mi(289 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
231 mi(400 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
245 mi(425 min)

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