Houghton University
Houghton, New York
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree
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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.
- Rankings
#146 (US News)▼
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #146 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$17,290▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $31,600
Room & Board: $10,810
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $7,149
Pell Grant Recipients: 34%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$17,290▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $31,600
Room & Board: $10,810
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $7,149
Pell Grant Recipients: 34%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.45 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1180–1390▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1180–1390
SAT ERW: 600–700
SAT Math: 580–690
ACT Composite: 23–28
- Admit Rate
- 93%
- Total Enrollment
- 1,023
- Undergrad
- 986
- Graduate
- 37
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Retention Rate
- 77%
- Graduation Rate
- 65%
- Official Portal
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1 Willard Ave, Houghton, New York, 14744
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