Houghton College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3390 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #952 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #882 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #78 of 221 | In New York State |
| #738 of 2,198 | For Veterinary |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Wesleyan
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 1,162
- Graduates
- 38
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.houghton.edu
Houghton College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Houghton College has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 39% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87% | 90% |
| Applicants | 1,041 | 408 | 633 |
| Admissions | 923 | 353 | 570 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 212 | 96 | 116 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
251 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
206 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
51 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1375
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Houghton College are 1170-1375 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Houghton College are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 690 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 345 (29%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 53 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 46 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 15 (1%) |
| Asian | 14 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Houghton College is $21,274 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,147 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,503 |
| $48-75K | $19,312 |
| $75-110K | $19,974 |
| $110K+ | $22,424 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $17,800 | $15,896 |
| Tuition in-state | $17,800 | $15,896 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,800 | $15,896 |
| Fee in-district | $630 | |
| Fee in-state | $630 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $630 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,153 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,440 |
| Room charge | $5,680 |
| Meal charge | $5,760 |
Houghton College majors
Houghton College has granted 152 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 12 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Houghton College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | 8 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 9 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Music, Other | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Writing, General | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | 1 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 14 | 152 | 12 |
Houghton College has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 61% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Houghton College has published 1,385 scientific papers with 34,370 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science, Genetics, Biochemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 431 |
| 1994 | 7 | 383 |
| 1995 | 8 | 355 |
| 1996 | 7 | 353 |
| 1997 | 10 | 386 |
| 1998 | 5 | 415 |
| 1999 | 8 | 352 |
| 2000 | 10 | 425 |
| 2001 | 8 | 372 |
| 2002 | 10 | 386 |
| 2003 | 4 | 411 |
| 2004 | 20 | 496 |
| 2005 | 13 | 525 |
| 2006 | 10 | 449 |
| 2007 | 13 | 494 |
| 2008 | 9 | 494 |
| 2009 | 6 | 520 |
| 2010 | 26 | 611 |
| 2011 | 20 | 616 |
| 2012 | 27 | 540 |
| 2013 | 30 | 809 |
| 2014 | 26 | 691 |
| 2015 | 34 | 838 |
| 2016 | 27 | 879 |
| 2017 | 29 | 970 |
| 2018 | 31 | 1208 |
| 2019 | 34 | 1416 |
| 2020 | 30 | 1325 |
| 2021 | 28 | 1677 |
| 2022 | 21 | 1587 |
| 2023 | 13 | 1471 |
| 2024 | 21 | 1324 |
| 2025 | 13 | 1188 |
Houghton College alumni
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Deborah L. Birx
- Enrolled in Houghton College
- In 1976 graduated with Bachelor of Science in chemistry
- Occupations
- diplomatsoldierresearcherimmunologistphysician
- Biography
-
Deborah Leah Birx is an American physician and diplomat who served as the coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force under President Donald Trump from 2020 to 2021. Birx specializes in HIV/AIDS immunology, vaccine research, and global health. Starting in 2014, she oversaw the implementation of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program to support HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs in 65 countries. From 2014 to 2020, Birx was the United States global AIDS coordinator for presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump and served as the United States special representative for global health diplomacy between 2015 and 2021. Birx was part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force from February 2020 to January 2021. In March 2021, Birx joined ActivePure Technologies as Chief Medical and Science Advisor.
-
Kim Pegula
- Biography
-
Kim S. Pegula is a South Korean-born American former businesswoman and the wife of American multibillionaire Terry Pegula. She was the president of Pegula Sports and Entertainment, the holding company that managed the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League and the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League, in addition to several other minor league sports teams and entertainment assets. By extension she was the president of several teams under Pegula Sports and Entertainment, including the Bills and Sabres and Buffalo Bandits; Pegula, Shahid Khan, and Zygi Wilf were the only three NFL team owners who were not born in the United States. Pegula Sports and Entertainment was dissolved in 2023, following an incapacitating stroke she suffered the year prior.
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Robert Beckford
- Occupations
- theologian
- Biography
-
Robert Beckford is a British academic theologian and formerly Professor of Climate and Social Justice at the University of Winchester, with associate roles as a Professor of Black Theology at The Queen's Foundation and as a Professor of Theology at VU University, Amsterdam. His documentaries for both the BBC and Channel 4 have caused debate among the religious community, instigated policy change and won national and international awards.
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Richard Mouw
- Years
- 1940-.. (age 86)
- Occupations
- university teachertheologianphilosopher
- Biography
-
Richard John Mouw is an American theologian and philosopher. He held the position of President at Fuller Theological Seminary for 20 years (1993–2013), and continues to hold the post of Professor of Faith and Public Life.
General info
| Alternative names | Houghton |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 |
| Motto | Founded on the Rock |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 186 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Willard Ave Houghton, New York, 14744 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 5855679200 |