Houghton, New York · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Master's
Houghton University is a private Christian liberal arts college in Houghton, New York, United States. Houghton was founded in 1883 by Willard J. Houghton and is affiliated with the Wesleyan Church. Houghton serves roughly 1000 students and has 54 degree majors for primarily undergraduate students.
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #146 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1180–1390
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1 Willard Ave, Houghton, New York, 14744
Visit University SiteSAT ERW: 600–700
SAT math: 580–690
ACT composite: 23–28
Total: 1,023
Undergrad: 986
Undergrad full-time: 719
Graduate: 37
Part-time: 290
In-state
Tuition: $17,290
Total cost on campus: $31,600
Out-of-state
Tuition: $17,290
Total cost on campus: $31,600
Room & board: $10,810
Books & supplies: $1,000
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $7,149
Pell grant recipients: 34%
Rent: $1,278 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.49 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.33
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.