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Houghton University

Houghton, NY · Private nonprofit
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At a glance

88.7%

Acceptance rate

1,297

SAT Average

$21,148

Avg net price

867

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,297
SAT Reading/Writing600–695
SAT Math570–680
ACT Composite26–31
Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Associate’s 11Bachelor’s 185Master’s 20
Associate’s 5Bachelor’s 34Master’s 6
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 25Master’s 6
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 22Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 20Master’s 8
Associate’s 2Bachelor’s 14Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 13Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 10Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 8Master’s None reported
Associate’s 0Bachelor’s 7Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 6Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 6Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 5Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 4Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 3Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 2Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 2Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 2Master’s None reported
Associate’s 4Bachelor’s 1Master’s None reported
Associate’s 0Bachelor’s 1Master’s None reported
College athletics

NCAA program details

Primary division
Division III
Primary conference
Empire 8
Projected sponsored sports17
BaseballField HockeyMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's SoccerMen's TennisMen's Track, IndoorMen's Track, Outdoor

Athletic participation

268 unique student-athletes · 13 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Rolling admission

No deadline

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$17,800
Required fees
$630
Food and housing
$11,360
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$4,150
Total
$34,940
Total by year
  1. $46,87619–20
  2. $48,17220–21
  3. $30,15221–22
  4. $30,63222–23
  5. $31,60023–24
  6. $34,94024–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $21,148 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation60%
6-year graduation65%
Retention rate77%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$46,721
Median debt$25,250
Campus
Enrollment867
Student-faculty ratio13:1
SettingRural

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