Houghton University
Houghton, NY. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Houghton, NY · Rural |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 753 |
| Acceptance rate | 89% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1110–1320 · 31% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1070–1280 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 65% |
| First-year retention | 81% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $31,143 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Biology, Psychology, Education, Parks, recreation & fitness.
Strongest majors at Houghton University
- Education at Houghton University: #177 of 551 schools, score 64/100, about 22 graduates a year
- Biology at Houghton University: #347 of 692 schools, score 54/100, about 35 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Houghton University: #342 of 668 schools, score 58/100, about 15 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Houghton University: #312 of 592 schools, score 55/100, about 15 graduates a year
- Psychology at Houghton University: #395 of 694 schools, score 50/100, about 22 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Houghton University: #423 of 650 schools, score 45/100, about 37 graduates a year
Houghton University campus map
On campus
Willard J. Houghton Library, Houghton College Center For The Arts.
Around campus
- Parks: Pegulia Center
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