Houghton University
Liberal arts college · Houghton, NY · 753 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
89%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1170–1375
ACT (middle 50%)
26–31
Average net price
$21,959
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$34,399
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
62%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Houghton University?
Houghton University accepts about 89 of every 100 applicants (89%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1170 and 1375 on the SAT. A score at or above 1375 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1170, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 26–31.
The latest federal data says Houghton University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Houghton University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Houghton University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $34,399 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,959 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $20,616 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$20,616
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$20,616
- Room & board$12,634
- Total cost of attendance$34,399
- Average net price after grants$21,959
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Education, Psychology.
Houghton University FAQ
- What is Houghton University's acceptance rate?
- 89% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Houghton University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1170–1375. Aim for 1375 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Houghton University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 26–31.
- Is Houghton University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Houghton University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Houghton University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Houghton University cost?
- About $34,399 a year before aid; $21,959 on average after grants.
- What is Houghton University's FAFSA school code?
- 002734. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Houghton University receives your information.
- What is Houghton University's graduation rate?
- 62% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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