Houghton University

www.houghton.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,690

4.97% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,358

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.7%

1,068 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,014

82.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66.1%

144 Graduates

About

Houghton University is a higher education institution located in Allegany County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Houghton University were General Biological Sciences (28 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees), and General Psychology (22 degrees).

In 2023, 274 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Houghton University. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (216 degrees), 13.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Houghton University is $16,690, which is $−12,590 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Houghton University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 307 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Houghton University is $16,690, which is $12,590 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,358.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending Houghton University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,690

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Houghton University was $16,690. The cost of tuition at Houghton University is $−12,590 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Houghton University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,358

2023 Value

3.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Houghton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,358. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Houghton University grew by 3.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of Houghton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,668

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Houghton University was of $8,668 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.85% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Houghton University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Houghton University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.26% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Houghton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Houghton University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 307 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Houghton University received 1,068 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.65% annual growth. Out of those 1,068 applicants, 990 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,014 students enrolled at Houghton University in 2023. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Houghton University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

990

Accepted Out of 1,068

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Houghton University was 92.7% (990 admissions from 1,068 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 77%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.65%, while admissions grew by 32%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Houghton University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Houghton University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Houghton University had a total enrollment of 1,014 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Houghton University is 841 students and the part-time enrollment is 173. This means that 82.9% of students enrolled at Houghton University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Houghton University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.9% White, 5.92% Black or African American, 4.83% Two or More Races, 2.66% Asian, 2.17% Hispanic or Latino, 0.394% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0986% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Houghton University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.1%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Black or African American Female (4.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.6%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Two or More Races Female (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Houghton University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,014 students. The full-time enrollment at Houghton University is 841 and the part-time enrollment is 173. This means that 82.9% of students enrolled at Houghton University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Houghton University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Houghton University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Houghton University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Houghton University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
739 enrolled students
Black or African American
60 enrolled students
Two or More Races
49 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Houghton University is 72.9% White, 5.92% Black or African American, 4.83% Two or More Races, 2.66% Asian, 2.17% Hispanic or Latino, 0.394% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0986% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 57 students (5.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 64 more women than men received degrees from Houghton University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Houghton University is white (216 degrees awarded). There were 13.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Houghton University is General Biological Sciences (28 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees) and General Psychology (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Houghton University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (13 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), and Theology (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houghton University are Physicians (417,960 people), Other managers (185,345 people), Postsecondary teachers (154,482 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (151,343 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (136,217 people).

The most specialized majors at Houghton University in 2023 are History (13 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), Theology (10 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), and Biology (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houghton University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Houghton University are History (13 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), Theology (10 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), and Biology (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houghton University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Houghton University.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
28 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degrees awarded
General Psychology
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Houghton University was General Biological Sciences with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Houghton University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

105

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

169

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton University, which is 0.621 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (169).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Houghton University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.33 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton University in General Psychology, which is 4.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 57% of students graduating from Houghton University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Houghton University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
216 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Houghton University is white (216 degrees awarded). There were 13.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

4.01% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
134 degrees awarded
White Male
82 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Houghton University is white female (134 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (82 degrees).

Operations

Houghton University has an endowment valued at nearly $69.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 649k (0.935%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Houghton University had a total salary expenditure of 31.9M. Houghton University employs 26 Professors, 15 Assistant professors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Houghton University are Male Professor (19), Male Assistant professor (9), and Female Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houghton University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Endowment

$69.4M

2023 Endowment

0.643%

decline from 2022

Houghton University has an endowment valued at about $69.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Houghton University declined 0.643% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Houghton University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.8M

2023 Salaries

1.96%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Houghton University paid a median of $11.8M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($31.9M) and a 1.96% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.25% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.04% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.09M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Houghton University paid a total of $3.09M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Houghton University were Professor with 26 employees, Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houghton University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Houghton University was Male Professor with 19 employees, Male Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Female Professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Houghton University.

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