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Houghton University

Houghton University is a private nonprofit university in a remote rural area with 975 students and a 89% acceptance rate.

Houghton, New York · Private nonprofit · Rural, remote · 975 students

NCAA Division III · Empire Eight

Admission rate

89%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,284

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$20,519

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

65%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

77%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$46,721

10 years after entry

Students

975

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$19,147
$30,001–48,000$18,503
$48,001–75,000$19,312
$75,001–110,000$19,974
Over $110,000$22,424

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Elementary Education and Teaching17
Psychology15
Speech Communication and Rhetoric14
Business Administration and Management12
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies9
Biology/Biological Sciences8
Art/Art Studies8
Physics6
Show the other 29 majors
Music, Other6
History6
Music Performance4
Exercise Science and Kinesiology4
Writing4
Theology/Theological Studies3
Mathematics3
Computer and Information Sciences3
Environmental Science2
English Language and Literature2
Biomedical Sciences2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies2
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics2
Development Economics and International Development2
Political Science and Government2
Music Theory and Composition2
Accounting2
Human Resources Development1
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1
Design and Visual Communications1
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1
Bible/Biblical Studies1
Biochemistry1
Spanish Language and Literature1
Music Teacher Education1
Secondary Education and Teaching1
Information Science/Studies1
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)1
Environmental Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight

Basketball, Field Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), armyrotc.army.mil · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Rural, remote

Federal locale classification

More about the place

Nearest airport

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Nearest hub airport

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 4.3 of 20

Elevation

1,263 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

13°F

July high

80°F

Annual snowfall

85.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

5 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$950 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, rural campus, NCAA Division III, similar size