Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
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 1,008 prospective students applied, and 797 were granted admission. Of those admitted 204 enrolled in the school. 821 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 74 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $15,900 plus fees of $546.
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Houghton College is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1290 |
| ACT | 20/31 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| 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 | $546 |
| Room and Board | $9,856 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,152 |
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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