Houghton University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,800

6.65% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,274

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

88.7%

1,041 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,200

61.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

67.1%

147 Graduates

About

Houghton University is a higher education institution located in Allegany County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Houghton University were General Psychology (21 degrees awarded), Speech Communication & Rhetoric (19 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (17 degrees).

In 2024, 218 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Houghton University. 67.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (168 degrees), 15.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Houghton University is $17,800, which is $−10,378 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Houghton University is $17,800, which is $10,378 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,274.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending Houghton University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,800

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Houghton University was $17,800. The cost of tuition at Houghton University is $−10,378 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Houghton University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,274

2024 Value

4.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Houghton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,274. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Houghton University grew by 4.85%.

This chart compares the average net price of Houghton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,905

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Houghton University was of $8,905 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.73% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Houghton University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Houghton University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.56% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Houghton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Houghton University received 1,041 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.53% annual growth. Out of those 1,041 applicants, 923 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,200 students enrolled at Houghton University in 2024. 24% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Houghton University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

923

Accepted Out of 1,041

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Houghton University was 88.7% (923 admissions from 1,041 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 92.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.53%, while admissions declined by 6.77%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Houghton University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

24%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

24% of enrolled first-time students at Houghton University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Houghton University had a total enrollment of 1,200 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Houghton University is 738 students and the part-time enrollment is 462. This means that 61.5% of students enrolled at Houghton University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Houghton University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.5% White, 3.83% Black or African American, 2.42% Two or More Races, 1.25% Hispanic or Latino, 1.17% Asian, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Houghton University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.3%), followed by White Male (26.2%) and Black or African American Female (3.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.3%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Two or More Races Female (6.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Houghton University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,200 students. The full-time enrollment at Houghton University is 738 and the part-time enrollment is 462. This means that 61.5% of students enrolled at Houghton University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Houghton University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Houghton University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Houghton University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Houghton University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
690 enrolled students
Black or African American
46 enrolled students
Two or More Races
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Houghton University is 57.5% White, 3.83% Black or African American, 2.42% Two or More Races, 1.25% Hispanic or Latino, 1.17% Asian, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 345 students (28.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 76 more women than men received degrees from Houghton University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Houghton University is white (168 degrees awarded). There were 15.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Houghton University is General Psychology (21 degrees awarded), followed by Speech Communication & Rhetoric (19 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (17 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Houghton University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (5 degrees awarded), History (8 degrees), and Theology (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houghton University are Elementary & middle school teachers (190,687 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (180,706 people), Secondary school teachers (150,101 people), Other managers (145,941 people), and Postsecondary teachers (118,198 people).

The most specialized majors at Houghton University in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (5 degrees awarded), History (8 degrees), Theology (6 degrees), English (11 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houghton University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Houghton University are Cultural & Gender Studies (5 degrees awarded), History (8 degrees), Theology (6 degrees), English (11 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houghton University are Elementary & secondary schools (491,041 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (279,462 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (148,046 people), Legal services (147,376 people), and Computer Systems Design (118,800 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Houghton University.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
9 degrees awarded
General Business
5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Houghton University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Houghton University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

147

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton University, which is 0.483 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (147).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Houghton University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.769 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 16 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 53% of students graduating from Houghton University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
168 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Houghton University is white (168 degrees awarded). There were 15.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

4.13% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
264 degrees awarded
White Female
246 degrees awarded
White Female
209 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Houghton University is white female (264 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (246 degrees).

Operations

Houghton University has an endowment valued at nearly $80.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13M (16.2%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Houghton University had a total salary expenditure of 32.3M. Houghton University employs 26 Professors, 16 Associate professors and 15 Assistant professors. Most academics at Houghton University are Male Professor (19), Male Associate professor (9), and Male Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houghton University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Endowment

$80.6M

2024 Endowment

16.1%

growth from 2023

Houghton University has an endowment valued at about $80.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Houghton University grew 16.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.1M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Houghton University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12M

2024 Salaries

2.02%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Houghton University paid a median of $12M in salaries, which represents 37.3% of their overall expenditure ($32.3M) and a 2.02% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.96% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.25% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.43M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Houghton University paid a total of $3.43M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houghton University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

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