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Houghton University campus

🇺🇸 USA · New York

Houghton University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
88.7%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹17,31,167Out-of-state
Students
753Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

88.7% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 53.7%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 92.7%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 92.7% (990/1,068; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

89 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,068
Offered a place 990
Enrolled 235

23.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1170-1375
4001600
ACT composite26-31
136

What a year costs

₹28,92,166 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹17,31,167
  • Housing₹10,67,067
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹28,92,166
After aid (average) ₹19,27,391

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹17,31,167
Out-of-state ₹17,31,167

Average aid awarded: ₹7,13,038 a year.

Outcomes and support

84%
Retention
65.2%
Graduation

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 75.6%
Unknown 5.6%
African American 5.3%
Multiracial 2.8%
Hispanic 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native American 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

3 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Servicesbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Languagebachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate88.66%
Total Applicants1068
Admitted Applicants990
Enrolled Applicants235
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1170
SAT Composite 75th %1375
ACT Composite 25th %26
ACT Composite 75th %31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹17,31,167
Out-of-State Tuition₹17,31,167
Average Housing Cost₹10,67,067
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹19,27,391
Average Aid Awarded₹7,13,038

Student Body Diversity

African American5.31%
Asian0.93%
Hispanic1.73%
White75.56%
Multiracial2.79%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0.27%
International7.04%
Unknown Race5.58%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate65.22%
Retention Rate83.98%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates753

Contact

Street Address1 Willard Ave
ZIP Code14744
Phone(585) 567-9200
Websitehttps://www.houghton.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/