Houghton University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Houghton University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Houghton, NY. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification. Houghton University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education .

89% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,041 applied, 923 accepted, and 214 enrolled in Houghton. 96 men and 118 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,275 SAT, 29 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,275 and ACT score is 29. The SAT score of 1275 is high, 74 to 81 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1170 1275 1375 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 600 635 695 Math 570 640 680 ACT Score Composite 26 29 31 Math 26 26 29 English 28 32 33 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $18,430 for undergraduate programs and $15,896 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 6.59% compared to last year at Houghton University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

728 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,591. For freshmen, 175 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $7,149. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,200 students enrolled Houghton in 2025. By gender, 494 men and 706 women students are enrolled. There are 1,162 undergraduate and 38 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

55 Major Programs

10 programs through online 7 graduate programs Associate Bachelor's Master's Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Houghton is 65%. The retention rate is 84% for full-time and 84% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 65% Retention Rate 84% Students to Faculty Ratio 12 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 103 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Houghton and the average faculty salary is $59,605. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. There are 224 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $56,207. Number of Faculties 103 Average Faculty Salary $59,605 Number of Staffs 224 Average Staff Salary $56,207

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1170	1275	1375
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	600	635	695
Math	570	640	680
ACT Score
Composite	26	29	31
Math	26	26	29
English	28	32	33

Houghton, NY