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Houghton University

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Houghton, NY

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Houghton University, in Houghton, NY, is a private very small school, enrolling around 753 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 89% of applicants get in. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Business Administration, Management and Operations, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $60,393/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate89%
SAT range1170–1375
ACT range26–31
Undergrads753
Yield (admits who enroll)24%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$31,143
4-year grad rate65%
Median earnings, 10yr out$46,721

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans48%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out76%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$60,393/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$45,134/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$37,822/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity978
Typical room charge$5,446
Typical board charge$4,890

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Houghton University's acceptance rate?

Houghton University in Houghton, NY admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Houghton University?

Admitted students at Houghton University typically score between 1170–1375 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Houghton University?

Admitted students at Houghton University typically score between 26–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Houghton University cost?

Houghton University's total cost of attendance is reported at $31,143 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Houghton University require students to live on campus?

No -- Houghton University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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