Houghton College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3390 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 952 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 882 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 78 of 1 | In Houghton, NY |
| # 738 of 2,078 | For Veterinary |
| Top 1-3 | For 8 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
89%
Enrollment
4,473
Average SAT
1,273
Average ACT
29
Avg. cost to attend
$21,274 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,162
Graduates
38
Male:Female Ratio
41:59
Religion
Wesleyan
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
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Acceptance rate & Admissions
Houghton College has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 89% | 89% |
| Applicants | 1,041 | 408 | 633 |
| Admissions | 923 | 353 | 570 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 212 | 96 | 116 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 58% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 4% |
| â– Asian | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 1% |
| â– Black or African American | 4% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 29% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Houghton College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Houghton College majors
Houghton College has granted 14 associate degrees across 2 programs, 152 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, and 12 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Houghton College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 12 | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 17 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 15 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - | 14 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | - | 9 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 8 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 8 | - |
| History, General | - | 6 | - |
| Music, Other | - | 6 | - |
| Physics, General | - | 6 | - |
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 | - | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 4 | - |
| Music Performance, General | - | 4 | - |
| Writing, General | - | 4 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 3 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 3 | - |
| Music Theory and Composition | - | 2 | 1 |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | - | 3 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | - | 3 | - |
| Accounting | - | 2 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | - | 2 | - |
| Development Economics and International Development | - | 2 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 2 | - |
| Environmental Science | - | 2 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | - | 2 | - |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | - | 2 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 2 | - |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | - | 1 | - |
| Biochemistry | - | 1 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | - | 1 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | - | 1 | - |
| Environmental Studies | - | 1 | - |
| Human Resources Development | - | 1 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | - | 1 | - |
| Information Science & Studies | - | 1 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | - | 1 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 14 | 152 | 12 |
Publications & Citations
Houghton College has published 1,385 scientific papers with 34,370 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science, Genetics, Biochemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
10 Notable alumni
1. Walter Sheffer
1918-2002 (aged 84)
photographer
Walter S. Sheffer was an American photographer and teacher, born in Youngsville, Pennsylvania. He moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1945 to work at the studio of John Platz, Milwaukee's main society photographer. When Platz retired, Sheffer inherited his clientele and was able to establish his own "look" and very successful portrait studio by 1953. He also taught advanced portraiture at...
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2. Wilfred Conwell Bain
1908-1997 (aged 89)
music educator
composer
Wilfred Conwell Bain was an American music educator, a university level music school administrator (former Dean of two major music schools spanning 35 years), and an opera theater director at the collegiate level. Bain is widely credited for rapidly transforming to national prominence both the University of North Texas College of Music as dean from 1938 to 1947, and later,...
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3. Neil MacBride
1965-. (aged 61)
lawyer
Neil Harvey MacBride is an American attorney who served as the General Counsel of the Department of the Treasury in the Biden administration. He previously served as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed MacBride's nomination as U.S. Attorney on September 15, 2009, and he took office three days later. He left...
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4. Ira S. Bowen
1898-1973 (aged 75)
astrophysicist
astronomer
physicist
Ira Sprague Bowen was an American physicist and astronomer. In 1927 he discovered that nebulium was not really a chemical element but instead doubly ionized oxygen.
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All 10 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Houghton
Founded
1883
Motto
Founded on the Rock
Colors
purple, gold
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
186
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
1 Willard Ave Houghton, New York, 14744 United States
City Population
1,000
Phone
5855679200
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