Houghton College

www.houghton.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,900

53.1% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$24,502

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.678%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

79.1%

1,008 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

895

91.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

64.6%

157 Graduates

About

Houghton College is a higher education institution located in Allegany County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Houghton College were General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (30 degrees), and General Psychology (20 degrees).

In 2021, 276 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Houghton College. 56.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (208 degrees), 13.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Houghton College is $15,900, which is $−12,605 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Houghton College is $15,900, which is $−12,605 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,502.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Houghton College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,900

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Houghton College was $15,900. The cost of tuition at Houghton College is $−12,605 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$24,502

2021 Value

3.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Houghton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,502. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Houghton College grew by 3.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Houghton College (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

$8,428

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Houghton College was of $8,428 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 8.27% between 2020 and 2021.

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 College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Houghton College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.09% with respect to 2020, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Houghton College (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.

0.678%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Houghton College was 0.678%, which represents 2 out of the 295 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 College received 1,008 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.398% annual growth. Out of those 1,008 applicants, 797 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.1% acceptance rate.

There were 895 students enrolled at Houghton College in 2021. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Houghton College has an overall enrollment yield of 25.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

797

Accepted Out of 1,008

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Houghton College was 79.1% (797 admissions from 1,008 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.398%, while admissions declined by −0.747%..

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

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Houghton College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Houghton College had a total enrollment of 895 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Houghton College is 821 students and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Houghton College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Houghton College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.5% White, 7.82% Black or African American, 4.92% Two or More Races, 2.46% Asian, 1.01% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.447% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Houghton College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.3%), followed by White Male (26.9%) and Black or African American Female (4.83%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.7%), followed by White Male (28.6%) and Two or More Races Male (21.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Houghton College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 895 students. The full-time enrollment at Houghton College is 821 and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Houghton College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 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 College was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Houghton College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
649 enrolled students
Black or African American
70 enrolled students
Two or More Races
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Houghton College is 72.5% White, 7.82% Black or African American, 4.92% Two or More Races, 2.46% Asian, 1.01% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.447% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 53 students (5.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 36 more women than men received degrees from Houghton College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Houghton College is white (208 degrees awarded). There were 13.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Houghton College is General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (30 degrees) and General Psychology (20 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Houghton College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (12 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees), and History (6 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 College are Physicians (452,157 people), Postsecondary teachers (219,447 people), Other managers (199,017 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (153,261 people), and Other Physical Scientists (149,895 people).

The most specialized majors at Houghton College in 2021 are Cultural & Gender Studies (12 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees), History (6 degrees), Biology (32 degrees), and Physical Sciences (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 College are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Houghton College are Cultural & Gender Studies (12 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees), History (6 degrees), Biology (32 degrees), and Physical Sciences (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houghton College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (523,690 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (462,368 people), Elementary & secondary schools (361,384 people), Offices of physicians (215,351 people), and Scientific research & development services (189,034 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
36 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
30 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Houghton College was General Business Administration & Management with 36 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

120

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

156

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton College, which is 0.769 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (156).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.33 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton College in General Biological Sciences, which is 1.5 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 66% of students graduating from Houghton College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Houghton College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.27% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
208 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Houghton College is white (208 degrees awarded). There were 13.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (15 degrees).

4.35% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
118 degrees awarded
White Male
90 degrees awarded
Asian Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Houghton College is white female (118 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (90 degrees).

Operations

Houghton College has an endowment valued at nearly $78.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.7M (27.6%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Houghton College had a total salary expenditure of 30.1M. Houghton College employs 27 Assistant professors, 24 Professors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Houghton College are Male Professor (19), Female Assistant professor (14), and Male Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houghton College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Endowment

$78.5M

2021 Endowment

34.6%

growth from 2020

Houghton College has an endowment valued at about $78.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Houghton College grew 34.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.2M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Houghton College (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

$11.3M

2021 Salaries

4.04%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Houghton College paid a median of $11.3M in salaries, which represents 37.6% of their overall expenditure ($30.1M) and a 4.04% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Houghton College paid a total of $3.5M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Houghton College were Assistant professor with 27 employees, Professor with 24 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houghton College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Houghton College was Male Professor with 19 employees, Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 13 employees.

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