Houghton University

Houghton, NY
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Acceptance Rate
93%
Enrollment
867
Graduation Rate
65%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,721
Retention Rate
77%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11801390
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2328
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$17,290
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,290
Avg Net Price
$21,148
Room & Board
$10,810
Total COA
$29,287
Median Debt
$25,250

Net Price by Family Income

$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
Pell Grant Rate: 34%
Federal Loan Rate: 56%

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Sticker Price$28,100
Estimated Net Price$21,148 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
65%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,721
Retention Rate
77%
Median Debt
$25,250

Top Programs

Biology
15.2%
Business & Marketing
14.7%
Education
10.4%
Psychology
8.5%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
7.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.6%
History
3.8%
Communication
3.3%
Social Sciences
3.3%
Computer Science
2.8%

Demographics

Men 33%Women 67%
White
74.9%
Black
6.3%
Hispanic
1.5%
Asian
2.4%
Two or More
3.8%
International
6.3%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.