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Houghton University
Houghton, NY
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$17,290
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,290
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,810
Avg Off-Campus Living
$7,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$28,100
Net price (after aid)$21,148
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,213
$30k – $48k$17,292
$48k – $75k$20,133
$75k – $110k$22,275
$110k+$25,436
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$46,721
Median debt at graduation$25,250
Est. monthly loan payment$268
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.9×Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants34%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans56%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
65%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$17.3k
Net price
$21.1k
Pell
34%
Median debt
$25.3k
Earnings (10y)
$46.7k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsEnvironmental SciencePhysics
Social Sciences
International RelationsEconomicsPolitical Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceArtificial Intelligence
Education
Secondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
1180 - 1390
ACT range
23 - 28
Campus & Student Life
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About Houghton University
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- Where is Houghton University located?
- Houghton University is located in Houghton, NY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Houghton University?
- Houghton University is a private university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Houghton University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Houghton University is approximately 93%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Houghton University?
- Houghton University's published in-state tuition is approximately $17,290 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Houghton University?
- Houghton University reports total enrollment of approximately 906 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Houghton University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Houghton University.
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