Houghton University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Houghton University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 835 students enrolled. This school was established in 1883 and is the only college located in Houghton, New York.

Houghton University is affiliated with Wesleyan Church.

Academic Offerings

Houghton University will give you the opportunity to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
44
Houghton University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, General Studies, Biology, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Houghton University student retention rate is high at 81% (above New York average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Houghton University is average: 67%. Roughly 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Houghton University is good - 10:1. Learn more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high - $15,900 a year. The additional fees at Houghton University (not included in tuition costs) are about $600, which totals $16,500 a year.

Read the details about Houghton University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
77%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 974 applications were submitted and 750 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

Houghton University will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Houghton University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,400
Medium
Houghton University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Houghton University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Houghton University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,000 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $5,400 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Houghton University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Houghton University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Houghton University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Houghton University
1 Willard Ave
Houghton, New York
14744, USA
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