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Houghton University Science & Tech Programs

Houghton University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houghton, NY. A Remote Rural Location offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Houghton University Rankings

Houghton University appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#2327 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Houghton University?

Get in touch with Houghton University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 Willard Ave, Houghton, NY 14744
Phone:	5855679200
Website:	www.houghton.edu/
Admissions:	www.houghton.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.houghton.edu/undergraduate/tuition-aid/contact/

How Do I Get Into Houghton University?

You can apply to Houghton University online at: https://www.houghton.edu/undergraduate/houghton-ny/admission/applying/

Houghton University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Houghton University

These are the things Houghton University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Houghton University?

Houghton University admits 89%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 23% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

24% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Houghton University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 695. Math scores were between 570 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1170 to 1375. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Houghton University ranged between 26 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Houghton University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	408	353	86%
Women	633	570	90%

Can I Afford Houghton University?

The average net price after aid at Houghton University is $21,148. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$17,800
In-State Fees	$630
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,800
Out-of-State Fees	$630
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$18,430
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,430

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 24% of students at Houghton University receive some form of financial aid (234 students).

Nearly 85% of students at Houghton University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,821 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,820.

Student Loan Debt

48% of Houghton University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,143 per year.

Houghton University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 47 students enrolled at Houghton University. Houghton University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 867 undergraduate students at Houghton University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Houghton University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	33
Hispanic	11
White	490
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	19
Non-Resident	39

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Houghton University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	127
Pennsylvania	37
Virginia	4
Connecticut	3
South Carolina	3

Additionally, approximately 4.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Houghton University Graduate Student Diversity

39 of Houghton University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Houghton University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Houghton University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	1
White	32
Two or More Races	3

Online Learning at Houghton University

Houghton University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

251 undergraduate students at Houghton University took at least one online class — of those, 178 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 28 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Houghton University

Houghton University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Houghton University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.