Houghton University-School Summary

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School Summary

Houghton University

General Information:

Founded in 1883, Houghton University is seated on 1300 acres located in Allegany county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.

Libraries:

This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

One Willard Avenue
Houghton, NY 14744
For more information call: 585 567-9200. This school has a website at https://www.houghton.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.houghton.edu/admission/applying/apply-online/

Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: English test for international students
No Application Requirements available.

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$0.00	$0.00
Room and Board	$12,242.00	$12,242.00
Fees	$750.00	$750.00
Total	$12,992.00	$12,992.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.houghton.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Sponsors its own study-abroad program.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	24%	13%
600-699	56%	54%
500-599	18%	31%
400-499	2%	2%
300-399	0%	0%
200-299	0%	0%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	43%
24-29	57%
18-23	27.66%
12-17	10.64%
6-11	0%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	29%
11-25%	35.00%
26-50%	24.00%
Under 50%	12.00%

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:

Basketball, Field hockey, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Intramural Sports - Male:

Basketball, Cheerleading, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Intramural Sports - Female:

Basketball, Cheerleading, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:
No intercollegiate male scholarships found.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:
No intercollegiate female scholarships found.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	378
Female	561
Total	939

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	395
Female	582
Total	977

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	1%
African American	5%
Hispanic	1%
Native American	0%
White	75%
Other	17%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	96%
At Least 25 Years Old	4%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	64%
Out Of State	36%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	85%
Live Off Campus	15%

Student Events (Top 3)

CAB SPOT (Late Night Talent Show), Hall Brawl, Late Night Breakfast

Student Organizations (Top 5)

Ultimate Frisbee, Salvation Army Student Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Catholics on Campus, ACCESS

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
31.0501 Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General
09.0900 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
27.0101 Mathematics, General
13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
50.0901 Music, General
50.0701 Art/Art Studies, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0801 Physics, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
26.0102 Biomedical Sciences, General
14.1201 Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
50.0401 Design and Visual Communications, General
39.0502 Worship Ministry
30.0000 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
03.0103 Environmental Studies
24.0103 Humanities/Humanistic Studies
11.0701 Computer Science
38.0101 Philosophy
52.0213 Organizational Leadership
30.5101 Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
11.0401 Information Science/Studies
03.0104 Environmental Science
43.0406 Forensic Science and Technology
39.0601 Theology/Theological Studies
39.0201 Bible/Biblical Studies
50.0913 Music Technology
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
05.0122 Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
11.0103 Information Technology
54.0101 History, General
52.0101 Business/Commerce, General
01.0507 Equestrian/Equine Studies
26.1501 Neuroscience
38.0201 Religion/Religious Studies
13.1401 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
31.0101 Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
23.1302 Creative Writing
42.2706 Behavioral Neuroscience
26.0202 Biochemistry
26.1305 Environmental Biology
09.0101 Speech Communication and Rhetoric
16.0905 Spanish Language and Literature
50.0904 Music Theory and Composition
45.1101 Sociology, General
45.0604 Development Economics and International Development
39.0401 Religious Education
39.0701 Pastoral Studies/Counseling
16.0104 Comparative Literature
23.1301 Writing, General
52.1001 Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
50.0903 Music Performance, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
30.0101 Biological and Physical Sciences
50.0911 Stringed Instruments
14.0102 Pre-Engineering
51.1101 Pre-Dentistry Studies
51.1102 Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
51.1105 Pre-Nursing Studies
51.1103 Pre-Pharmacy Studies
01.1302 Pre-Veterinary Studies
22.0001 Pre-Law Studies
52.1005 Human Resources Development
14.1001 Electrical and Electronics Engineering
51.1005 Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
50.0702 Fine/Studio Arts, General
50.0914 Brass Instruments
50.0915 Woodwind Instruments
50.0916 Percussion Instruments
50.0908 Voice and Opera
50.0907 Keyboard Instruments
52.0301 Accounting
13.1302 Art Teacher Education
13.1318 Social Studies Teacher Education
13.1307 Health Teacher Education
13.1312 Music Teacher Education
13.1314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
13.1202 Elementary Education and Teaching
13.1205 Secondary Education and Teaching
30.1801 Natural Sciences
31.0505 Exercise Science and Kinesiology
09.0199 Communication and Media Studies, Other
50.0999 Music, Other
38.0199 Philosophy, Other
51.1104 Pre-Veterinary Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

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School Summary

Houghton University

General Information:

Libraries:

Computer Labs:

Institutional Control:

Address, Phone and URL:

Admissions

Tuition and other costs

Academics

Athletics

Scholarships

Enrollment

Student Body (Demographics)

Events and Organizations

Programs Of Study

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.