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Houghton University

Private nonprofit, 4-year

1 Willard Ave, Houghton, NY 14744

(585) 567-9200

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Quick Facts

867

Total Enrollment

93%

Acceptance Rate

65%

Graduation Rate

$36,376

Median Earnings (6yr)

$17,290

In-State Tuition

$21,148

Avg Net Price

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1297

Avg SAT Score

About Houghton University

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size Under 1,000

Location

Address 1 Willard Ave
City Houghton, NY
ZIP Code 14744
County Allegany County

President/Chief Administrator: Wayne D. Lewis, Jr. (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Biology 15%
Business 15%
Education 10%
Liberal Arts 10%
Psychology 9%
Visual/Performing Arts 7%
History 4%
Social Sciences 3%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 867

Student Demographics

Male 33%
Female 67%
White 75%
Black 6%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 600 670 700
SAT Math 580 640 690
ACT Composite 23 26 28

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $17,290
Out-of-State Tuition $17,290

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 34%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $17,213
$30,001 - $48,000 $17,292
$48,001 - $75,000 $20,133
$75,001 - $110,000 $22,275
$110,001+ $25,436

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$36,376

6 Years After

$42,148

8 Years After

$46,721

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $23,369  |  75th percentile: $51,161

Earnings by Family Income Background

$32,167

Low Income

$34,993

Middle Income

$40,934

High Income

Student Outcomes

77%

Full-Time Retention

65%

Graduation Rate