# Houghton University

Private nonprofit college in Houghton, NY. IPEDS ID 191676.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/houghton-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/houghton-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 89% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,519 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 65%; beats 54% of NY colleges and 70% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $46,721; beats 21% of NY colleges and 31% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,313

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,147 |
| 30-48k | $18,503 |
| 48-75k | $19,312 |
| 75-110k | $19,974 |
| 110k+ | $22,424 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.11 years on average (60% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $46,721 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,147 | $78,694 | 6.5 years |
| 30-48k | $18,503 | $76,047 | 6.3 years |
| 48-75k | $19,312 | $79,372 | 6.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,974 | $82,093 | 6.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,424 | $92,163 | 7.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $31,143
- Tuition and fees: $18,430
- Housing and meals: $10,810; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 600–695; SAT math: 570–680; ACT: 26–31 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,068 applicants, 990 admitted, 235 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 89%, ACT 26–31 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 93%, ACT 23–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (39 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $39,400 | $60,393 | $21,450 |
| Communications | not reported | $45,134 | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | $37,822 | not reported |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $28,000 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $112,250 (NY), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage not reported (metro), $81,250 (NY), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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