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Private 4 Year

Houghton College

Houghton, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

833
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Location Houghton, New York
Online houghton.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Rural
Religious Affiliation Wesleyan
Houghton College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Houghton College is a private Christian liberal arts institution located in rural western New York State, situated approximately 65 miles southeast of Buffalo in Allegany County. The college's 1,300-acre campus features a blend of historic Georgian Colonial architecture and modern facilities set in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains. Founded in 1883 by the Wesleyan Methodist Church (now Wesleyan Church), Houghton maintains its Christian liberal arts tradition while operating as a selective undergraduate institution. The college offers more than 50 academic programs, with particular strengths in music, education, science, and business administration. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing options including traditional residence halls and apartment-style living arrangements.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

Houghton College is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1110/1320
GPA 3.25

Applications Accepted

77% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$15,900
Costs for Houghton College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$546
Room and Board $10,336
Budget for Other Expenses$2,850
Total One Year Cost$30,632

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Houghton College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 23%
Education 15%
Visual and Performing Arts 7%
Biology 7%
Psychology 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024