Houghton University
Houghton, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Houghton University
Houghton University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Houghton, NY, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 753 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 65% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $46,721.
89%
Acceptance
$20,519
Net price
753
Enrollment
65%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
89%
Acceptance rate
1,284
SAT average
26
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$20,519
Average net price
$18,430
In-state tuition
$18,430
Out-of-state tuition
$11,360
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$31,143
Total cost of attendance
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
48%
Students with federal loans
$25,250
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$46,721
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,376
Median earnings (6 yrs)
65%
Graduation rate
84%
Retention rate
72%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,627
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
753
Total enrollment
4%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
17%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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