A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Houghton College are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 68% more female students than male students enrolled at Houghton College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Houghton College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
311
|
| Women |
522
|
Houghton College serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 58 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
58%
|
| Out of State |
34%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191676 IPEDS survey data for Houghton College.