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Houghton University

Houghton, NY

Tuition

$18,430

Acceptance

89%

Students

906

Type

University

Setting

Rural

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$18,430

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,430

Avg On-Campus Living

$11,360

Avg Off-Campus Living

$8,000

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$29,790
Net price (after aid)$20,519

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$19,147
$30k – $48k$18,503
$48k – $75k$19,312
$75k – $110k$19,974
$110k+$22,424

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 Grants29%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans48%

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.

How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

65%

Freshman Retention

84%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Strong completion rate

Most enrolled students complete their degree.

This school65%
National avg62%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Strong year-1 retention

84% above avg

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Open-access admissions

Most qualified applicants are admitted.

Affordability snapshot

Tuition

$18.4k

Net price

$20.5k

Pell

29%

Median debt

$25.3k

Earnings (10y)

$46.7k

“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

89%

SAT range

1180 - 1390

ACT range

23 - 28

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Houghton, NY 14744

Academics

Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online

In Fall 2023, 182 of Houghton University's 1,014 students (18%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 211 (21%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.

Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.

U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023

Fields of study

Houghton University reported conferring credentials in 33 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.

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Frequently asked questions

About Houghton University

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

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 89%. 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 $18,430 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 much does Houghton University actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at Houghton University is approximately $20,519 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $19,147 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $22,424. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
What is the graduation rate at Houghton University?
Houghton University reports a graduation rate of approximately 65%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
How much student debt do graduates of Houghton University have?
Students who borrowed at Houghton University left with a median of approximately $25,250 in federal loans, and about 48% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
How much do graduates of Houghton University earn?
Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $46,721 for students who received federal financial aid at Houghton University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
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.

Fields this college awarded credentials in

The 14 largest of 33 fields Houghton University reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.

Fields Houghton University reported conferring credentials in during 2023-24, with the number awarded and the highest credential level.
FieldAwardedLevel
Business Administration, Management and Operations23Graduate8 graduate · 15 bachelor's
Psychology, General21Bachelor's
Communication and Media Studies19Bachelor's
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods18Bachelor's
Music14Graduate1 graduate · 13 bachelor's
Biology, General10Bachelor's
Fine and Studio Arts10Bachelor's
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies10Bachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities9Associate's
History8Bachelor's
English Language and Literature, General6Bachelor's
Physics6Bachelor's
Area Studies5Bachelor's
Business/Commerce, General5Associate's

Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.

Data sources & methodology

Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026

Facts on this profile of Houghton University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.

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