Houghton University
Houghton, NY
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Founded in 1883, Houghton University is a private four-year Christian liberal arts university that is known for its strong emphasis on faith and its commitment to academic excellence. It is located on a 1,300-acre campus in Houghton, New York—60 miles from Buffalo and 70 miles from Rochester.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 833 |
| Established in | 1883 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Wesleyan |
1,300-acre campus in Houghton (population: 1,693), 60 miles from Buffalo and 70 miles from Rochester; branch campus in West Seneca. Major airport and bus serve Buffalo; other airport and train serve Rochester. School operates transportation to airports, bus terminals, and train stations.
Houghton University
1 Willard Avenue
Houghton, NY
14744
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| Application fee | $0 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (priority deadline) | March 1 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
77%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 750 |
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| Declined | 224 |
| Total Received | 974 |
Secondary School GPA
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$9,078
| Tuition | $17,290 |
| Housing | $5,560 |
| Food | $5,250 |
| Additional fees | $2,500 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $31,600 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $9,078 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $22,522 |
Need-based
| Federal | $1,775,868 |
| State | $1,024,070 |
| Institutional | $11,102,885 |
| Other external | $420,258 |
| Total | $14,323,081 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $9,048 |
| Institutional | $3,071,700 |
| Other external | $233,233 |
| Total | $3,313,981 |
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| Net Price Calculator | Visit calculator |
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P: 585 567-9328
F: 585 567-9610
financialaid@houghton.edu
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
Maximum transferred
94
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 16 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Brazil Canada Ghana Korea, Republic Of Malawi Russian Federation |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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