Houghton

Houghton University

Houghton
#5514 / #1454
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1121
Most Desirable School
Christian liberal arts college in Houghton, New York

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About Houghton University

According to Wikipedia, Houghton University is a private Christian liberal arts college in Houghton, New York. Houghton was founded in 1883 by Willard J. Houghton and is affiliated with the Wesleyan Church. Houghton serves roughly 1000 students and has 54 degree majors for primarily undergraduate students.

Houghton University's Online Degrees

BS/BBA in Human Resource Management
  • Required Credits: 124
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS/BBA in Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Required Credits: 124
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS/BBA in Leadership Development
  • Required Credits: 124
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS/BBA in Organizational Management
  • Required Credits: 124
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MBA in Business Administration
  • Required Credits: 38
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Criminal Justice
  • Required Credits: 124
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MSEd in Literacy
Degree Concentrations
  • Birth-Grade 6 Certification
  • Grades 5-12 Certification
  • Birth-Grade 12 Certification
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AAS in Christian Ministries
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Psychology
  • Required Credits: 124
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Houghton University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT Score
97477%60%1215

How Much Does Houghton University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$16,446
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$16,492
30K - 48K$16,611
48K - 75K$19,918
75K - 110K$21,757
110K+$24,886

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Houghton University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Houghton University, then you can expect to earn an average of $42,400 per year. You also have a 86% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Houghton University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
1,01196150

Where is Houghton University?

Houghton University is located at 1 Willard Ave, Houghton NY 14744

What Is Houghton University Known For?

Houghton University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Houghton University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Computer Science
#1417
World Rank
#1422
Historical Rank
#324
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Religious Studies
#1713
World Rank
#1738
Historical Rank
#394
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Sociology
#2391
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#2399
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#705
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Philosophy
#3228
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#3272
Historical Rank
#973
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Physics
#4499
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#2283
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#1119
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Chemistry
#5413
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#5424
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#1354
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Literature
#5246
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#5277
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#1703
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Psychology
#4557
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#4569
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#1726
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Political Science
#9422
World Rank
#9428
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#2214
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Biology
#9501
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#9516
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#2378
USA Rank
biology Degrees
History
#9121
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#9131
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#2728
USA Rank
history Degrees
Criminal Justice
#5673
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#5675
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#2729
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criminal-justice Degrees
Communications
#9945
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#9959
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#2750
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communications Degrees
Engineering
#12395
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#12399
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#2953
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engineering Degrees
Education
#12710
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#12714
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#3426
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education Degrees
Business
#12617
World Rank
#12617
Historical Rank
#3444
USA Rank
business Degrees

Who Are Houghton University's Most Influential Alumni?

Houghton University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Computer Science, Religious Studies, and Physics. Here are some of Houghton University's most famous alumni:

Douglas Comer
An American computer scientist.
Ravi Zacharias
Ravi Zacharias
A Canadian-American Christian apologist .
Bruce Waltke
An American theologian.
Richard Mouw
Richard Mouw
An American theologian.
Ronald Enroth
An American sociologist.
Ira Sprague Bowen
An American physicist and astronomer.
Robert Beckford
Robert Beckford
A British theologian.
Deborah Birx
Deborah Birx
An American physician and diplomat.
Anthony C. Yu
An American scholar of literature and religion .
Neil MacBride
Neil MacBride
An American lawyer.
Victor P. Hamilton
An American theologian.
Graham Walker
An American political scientist.

Who Are Houghton University's Most Influential Faculty?