Overview
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| Location | Houghton, New York |
| Online | houghton.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Rural |
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Houghton, New York, Houghton College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Wesleyan faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,005 prospective students applied, and 811 were granted admission. Of those admitted 228 enrolled in the school. 937 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 64 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $32,930 plus fees of $528. Houghton College is ranked 405 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Houghton College is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Houghton College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#405 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#281 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#49 in Best Colleges in New York
#35 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#415 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#46 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1320 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $528 |
| Room and Board | $9,568 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,876 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Education | 15% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191676 IPEDS survey data for Houghton College.
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