Houghton University
Houghton, NY · Private nonprofit · 753 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$53K
In-state tuition
$21K
Out-of-state tuition
$21K
Graduation rate
62%
Acceptance rate
89%
Median debt
$19K
Borrowing rate
40%
Earnings (all students)
$42K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Rural: Small |
| Region | Mideast |
| ZIP | 14744 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$34K
Federal aid / UG
$580
Est. net price
$34K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1284 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 26.0 |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| SAT math (median) | 585 |
| Undergraduate composition | 76% White · 5% Black · 2% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.houghton.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $33K | $20K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $23K | $23K |
| Area Studies. | $17K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — NY
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | $66K | 88% | $17K | $91K |
| Cornell University | $72K | 95% | $11K | $114K |
| Syracuse University | $68K | 81% | $20K | $85K |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $62K | 70% | $20K | $85K |
| Excelsior University | — | — | $13K | $81K |
| Fordham University | $68K | 81% | $20K | $93K |
| St. John's University-New York | $56K | 69% | $13K | $77K |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $74K | 95% | $19K | $109K |
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