Houghton University

Houghton, NY · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Houghton University reported a 92.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Houghton University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Houghton, NY, with an SAT reference of 1275 and an ACT reference of 29. The historical average net price is $20,519 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

92.7%

1,068 applicants

SAT reference

1275

Combined score

ACT reference

29

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,519

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Houghton University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)118012751375
ACT (composite, 1–36)232928

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

64.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

84.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

753

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Houghton University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$19,147
$30,001 – $48,000$18,503
$48,001 – $75,000$19,312
$75,001 – $110,000$19,974
$110,000+$22,424

Top Majors at Houghton University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts21
Education19
Business, Management & Marketing16
Psychology15
Communication & Journalism14
Parks, Recreation & Fitness13
Biological & Biomedical Sciences11
English Language & Literature6
Physical Sciences6
History6

Financial Aid at Houghton University

About Houghton University

Official website: https://www.houghton.edu/

Admissions: https://www.houghton.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Houghton University

What is the acceptance rate at Houghton University?

Houghton University reported a 93% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,068. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Houghton University?

The historical 93% acceptance rate suggests Houghton University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Houghton University?

The imported historical records for Houghton University include an SAT reference value of 1275 and an ACT reference value of 29. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Houghton University?

The stored historical average net price at Houghton University is $20,519 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $7,149 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Houghton University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Houghton University is 65%. its stored first-year retention rate is 84%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Houghton University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Houghton University?

Houghton University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on October 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Houghton University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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