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Private 4 Year

Houghton College

Houghton, New York

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Overview

Enrollment
895
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Location Houghton, New York
Online houghton.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Rural
Religious Affiliation Wesleyan
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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.

Ratings

7/10
Overall
8/10
Academics
7/10
Resources
6/10
Outcomes
10/10
Value

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

Getting In

Admission Standards
Difficult
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SAT 1080/1290
ACT 20/31
GPA 3.25
Applications Accepted
79.1% 
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Applications Due Mar 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$15,900
Costs for Houghton College
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$44,300 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Houghton College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 23%
Education 15%
Visual and Performing Arts 7%
Biology 7%
Psychology 7%

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