Houghton, NY
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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"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
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
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
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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