Houghton University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
1 Willard Ave, Houghton, NY 14744
Quick Facts
867
Total Enrollment
93%
Acceptance Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
$36,376
Median Earnings (6yr)
$17,290
In-State Tuition
$21,148
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1297
Avg SAT Score
About Houghton University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Size | Under 1,000 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1 Willard Ave |
| City | Houghton, NY |
| ZIP Code | 14744 |
| County | Allegany County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Wayne D. Lewis, Jr. (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 867 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 67% |
| Male | 33% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 74.9% |
| Black | 6.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.8% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 5.5% |
| Part-Time Students | 4.7% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 600 | 670 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 640 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 28 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$17,290
In-State Tuition
$17,290
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,287
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,148
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 34% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 56% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 34% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,250 |
| Median Total Debt | $20,313 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $32,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 76% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $17,213 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $17,292 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $20,133 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,275 |
| $110,001+ | $25,436 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$36,376
6 Years After
$42,148
8 Years After
$46,721
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $23,369 | 75th percentile: $51,161
Earnings by Family Income Background
$32,167
Low Income
$34,993
Middle Income
$40,934
High Income
Student Outcomes
77%
Full-Time Retention
65%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,402
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$12,006
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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