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Houghton University Teaching Programs

Houghton University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houghton, NY. A Remote Rural Location provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Houghton University?

Contact information for Houghton University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 Willard Ave, Houghton, NY 14744
Phone:	5855679200
Website:	www.houghton.edu/
Admissions:	www.houghton.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.houghton.edu/undergraduate/tuition-aid/contact/

How Do I Get Into Houghton University?

You can apply to Houghton University online at: https://www.houghton.edu/undergraduate/houghton-ny/admission/applying/

Houghton University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Houghton University

This is what Houghton University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Houghton University?

Houghton University admits 89%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 23% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

24% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Houghton University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 695. Math scores were between 570 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1170 to 1375. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Houghton University ranged between 26 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Houghton University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	408	353	86%
Women	633	570	90%

Can I Afford Houghton University?

The average net price after aid at Houghton University is $21,148. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$17,800
In-State Fees	$630
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,800
Out-of-State Fees	$630
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$18,430
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,430

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at Houghton University receive some form of financial aid (234 students).

Nearly 85% of students at Houghton University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,821 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,820.

Student Loan Debt

48% of Houghton University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,143 per year.

Houghton University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 47 students enrolled at Houghton University. Houghton University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 867 undergraduate students at Houghton University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Houghton University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	33
Hispanic	11
White	490
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	19
Non-Resident	39

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Houghton University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	127
Pennsylvania	37
Virginia	4
Connecticut	3
South Carolina	3

Additionally, approximately 4.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Houghton University Graduate Student Diversity

39 of Houghton University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Houghton University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Houghton University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	1
White	32
Two or More Races	3

Online Learning at Houghton University

Houghton University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

251 undergraduate students at Houghton University took at least one online class — of those, 178 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 28 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Houghton University

The following teaching programs are offered at Houghton University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	18	—	—	18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1	3	—	4

Academic Programs at Houghton University

Houghton University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Houghton University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.