Houghton University
tuition & fees
$18,430
graduate tuition & fees
$15,896
acceptance rate
89%
Student Population
1,200
online students
206
Number of Programs
55
Financial Aid Amount
$7,821
SAT Scores
1,275
Graduation Rate
65%
Houghton University is a Private, 4 years college located in Houghton, New York. Houghton ranked 158th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 66th in New York Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 1,200 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Houghton's acceptance rate is 88.66% last year (undergraduate school).
Houghton University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Houghton University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Willard Ave, Houghton, NY 14744 |
| Phone | 585-567-9200 |
| WEB | www.houghton.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.houghton.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | https://www.houghton.edu/undergraduate/houghton-ny/admission/applying/ |
| Financial Aid | www.houghton.edu/undergraduate/tuition-aid/contact/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://admission.houghton.edu/register/calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.houghton.edu/military-resources/veterans-benefits/ |
| Athletic | athletics.houghton.edu/sports/2011/1/8/gen_0108112703.aspx? |
| Disability Service | www.houghton.edu/academics/academic-resources/center-for-academic-success-and-advising/learning-related-disabilities/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Houghton University is 88.66% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.19%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88.66 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.19 % |
Tuition & Fees
Houghton's 2025 tuition & fees is $18,430 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 6.59% compared to the last year's rate ($17,290).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,896. The graduate tuition increased by 2.56% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $18,430 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,896 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,200 students have enrolled at Houghton (2024-2025). Among them, 206 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Houghton has 1,162 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 38 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,162 |
| Graduate Students | 38 |
| Online Enrollment | 206 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Houghton offers 55 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 55 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Houghton
| Number of programs | 55 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 10 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |