Houghton University New York

Small rural New York college with accessible admissions and low tuition, focusing on business and liberal arts.

College statistics

Address:
1 Willard Ave
Houghton, NY
14744
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.houghton.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Annual In-State Tuition:
$17,800
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,800
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$29,240
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$29,240
Room and Board:
$11,440
Total Student Enrollment:
1,014
Acceptance Rate:
92.7%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
700
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
690
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
28
Endowment (End of Year):
$80,582,293
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Houghton University is a private, not-for-profit four-year college located in the rural town of Houghton, New York. The institution serves approximately 1,000 students and emphasizes a liberal arts foundation with particular strength in business, management, and marketing programs.

Annual tuition is $17,800, with a total cost of attendance of $29,240 when room and board are included. The college maintains open admissions, with an acceptance rate of 92.7 percent. Among admitted students, the 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 700, the 75th percentile SAT Math score is 690, and the 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 28.

This school suits students seeking a small residential campus in a rural setting and those pursuing business-focused study within a liberal arts context. For more information, visit www.houghton.edu/.

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