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Houghton University

Houghton, New York · Private · 753 undergrads

Houghton University admits 89% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Houghton University?

89% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1170–1375 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

1,041 applied, 923 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Houghton University cost?

$21,959 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $34,399.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$17,883
$30,000–$48,000$15,260
$48,000–$75,000$15,196
$75,000–$110,000$20,754
over $110,000$27,488

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Houghton University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Houghton University's fall 2027 rule yet. Houghton University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Houghton University's site

What it's like

753
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Rural
Campus setting in Houghton, NY.
84%
of first-years come back for year two.
49%
finish in four years. 65% within six.
$52.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25.3k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Houghton University is on

Easiest to get into in New YorkColleges for a 1300 SATColleges for a 28 ACTColleges for a 29 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Houghton University's acceptance rate?
89% for fall 2024: 923 of 1,041 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Houghton University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1170 to 1375 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Houghton University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,196 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $34,399.
What is Houghton University's graduation rate?
65% of students finish within six years and 49% within four (IPEDS).