Houghton College is a private Christian liberal arts college located in Houghton, New York. Founded in 1883 by the evangelical Free Church of America, the college is affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has a student body of approximately 1,800 undergraduate students from across the United States and around the world. The college offers a wide range of degree programs, from liberal arts and sciences to business, music, and teacher education. In addition to its academic offerings, the college is well-known for its vibrant campus life, boasting more than 40 student organizations, intramural and international athletics, and Christian service opportunities. Furthermore, Houghton College is committed to its mission of preparing students for lives of service to God, the human community, and the natural world.
- Address: 1 Willard Ave, Houghton, NY 00001-4744
- Phone: (585) 567-9200
- Website: www.houghton.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 902
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $42
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $34,466 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $7,000 |
| Other | $3,400 |
| Total Cost | $45,866 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Psychology, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 41%
- Female: 59%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 4%
- Black or African American: 6%
- Hispanic / Latino: 1%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 75%
- Two or More Races: 5%
- Unknown: 6%
- Non-resident Alien: 4%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 65%
- Out-of-State: 35%
- Unknown: 0%