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Houghton University
Houghton,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate75%
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About Houghton University
Imagine being part of a thriving campus community that's committed to your success in the classroom, on the field, at home, and in the workplace. This is a place where close-knit, highly relational Christian community meets transformative learning experiences. Our small size and nationally recognized academics give you a top-notch Christian education, while our stellar alumni placement rate indicates how prepared our students are for the next step in their careers.
Whether you join us on our 1,300-acre campus nestled in the woods of upstate New York, or 100% online from the comfort of your home, know that there is a caring community ready to support and embrace you. We grow when we are in community with one another and that’s what you’ll find at Houghton.
Discover how a personalized, Christian liberal arts education from Houghton University will prepare and equip you for lifelong success as a courageous servant leader and accelerate your God-given potential.
Houghton University is a private, religious university in the rural area of Houghton, New York. Houghton University was founded in 1883 and enrolls 870 undergrads and no graduate students.
2021 Acceptance Rate for Houghton University
It is moderately difficult to get into Houghton University. Around 75% of applicants get into Houghton University each year. In 2021, 810 out of 1,074 total applicants were accepted.
| Houghton University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 75% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 83% |
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Houghton University is located in Houghton, New York, near Buffalo and Rochester.
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College Info
Houghton University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Houghton University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Houghton University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Houghton University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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Houghton University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,836
In State$26,836
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$15,900
$15,900
Fees
$600
$600
Housing
$10,336
$10,336
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Houghton University is like? There are approximately 870 students enrolled at Houghton University. 93% percent of students attend school full-time, 66% percent are from NY and 34% percent of students are from other states.
93%
Full Time4%
Part Time66%
In State34%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
870
Campus Setting
Rural
Acceptance Rate
75%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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