Houghton University

Houghton, New York

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1883Remote ruralSEVP certified

About

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.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$20,616
Estimated total for international students: US$34,399

Net price calculatoradmission.houghton.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 753
Graduate students: 38
International undergraduates: 7%
Students per teacher: 12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 89%
SAT: Reading and writing 600–695 · Maths 570–680
ACT: 26–31

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 62%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$52,730

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (47)

Bachelor's degrees40 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural and Domestic Animal ServicesArea StudiesBible/Biblical StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhilosophy, Politics, and EconomicsPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralReligious Music and WorshipResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degrees3 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsMusicTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Associate's degrees4 subjects

Business/Commerce, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesPsychology, GeneralTheological and Ministerial Studies

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.