Houghton College

Houghton College was founded in 1883 by Willard J. Houghton. It is a private college of liberal arts located in Houghton, New York. The main campus of the college is spread across an area of 1300 acres. The Houghton College also has campus extensions located at Adirondack Park, Australia, London, and Tanzania. The institute offers baccalaureate’s degrees in over 45 fields as well as several master’s degrees. There are various adult education programs too and opportunities of studying abroad are also provided.

Houghton College has an active student life and offers a number of clubs and organizations. Some of the popular organizations are Equestrian Club, Global Christian Fellowship, and Youth for Christ. The Student Government Association also operates actively in the college.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Wesleyan religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in music, mathematics, and fine arts.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,382 in 2007-2008 (1,377 full-time equivalent).

About 35% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 65% of the class.

Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.

About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Houghton College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Houghton College provides on-campus housing for 1,066 of its 1,377 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the American Mideast Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 35 male students received the aid (men were 42% of those receiving aid) and 49 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 58% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: