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Houghton University
Houghton University
HOUGHTON, NY . 4 Year 3.7
#2354 in Best Colleges in America
1 WILLARD AVE HOUGHTON, NY 14744

Overview

Houghton University, established in 1883, is a private Christian liberal arts institution located in Houghton, New York. Affiliated with the Wesleyan Church, it offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university emphasizes a Christ-centered education, fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth. With a student body of approximately 1,000, Houghton University provides a close-knit community for its diverse students. The campus spans 1,300 acres in the Allegheny Plateau, offering a serene environment conducive to

Rankings

  • #152 in Best Colleges in New York

  • 2354

    #2354 in Best Colleges in America

  • #152 in Best Colleges in New York

Academics

  • B Academics
  • C Value
  • BDiversity
  • C Campus
  • C+Athletics
  • D+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • D+Location
  • B Dorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • D+Student Life
  • ASafety

Majors

  • Business
    36 Graduates
  • Biology
    30 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    28 Graduates
  • Psychology
    20 Graduates
  • Communications
    19 Graduates
  • Global Studies
    12 Graduates
  • Information Science
    11 Graduates
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies
    10 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    9 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    8 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 79%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1080-1290
  • ACT Range
    20-31
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $21,951
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    65%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    712 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    93
  • Undergrads Over 25
    6%
  • Pell Grant
    42%
  • Varsity Athletes
    28%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Empire 8 Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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