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Houghton University
Houghton University admits nearly everyone — 88.7% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Houghton University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Houghton University anchors the college town of Houghton, NY, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Wesleyan affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $60,393 four years out. Faculty pay averages $79,368 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 753 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1180 and 1390 — above the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Houghton University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Houghton University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1180–1390 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Houghton University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 600 | 670 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 640 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Houghton University received 1,068 applications and admitted 990 (92.7%), with 235 enrolling.
How Houghton University compares
| Houghton University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.7% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,430 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,721 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Houghton University's median earnings are $46,721 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $18,430 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Houghton University lists tuition at $18,430 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Houghton University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $18,430 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 753 undergraduates, Houghton University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
65.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a Houghton University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Houghton University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,393 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,134 |
| Psychology, General | $37,822 |
Median earnings for these 3 Houghton University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,721 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Houghton University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Houghton University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1180–1390 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 88.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Houghton University's acceptance rate?
92.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 990 admitted from 1,068 applicants.
How much does Houghton University cost?
At Houghton University, published tuition is $18,430 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Houghton University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Houghton University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,721 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Hilbert College — 97.2% admitted
- Iona University — 86.9% admitted
- LIM College — 95.9% admitted
- Long Island University — 86.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.