by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 870 undergraduates in 2020, Houghton College is a very small, private college located in Houghton, New York. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Houghton College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Houghton College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Houghton College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Houghton College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Houghton College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Houghton College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Houghton College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Houghton College for Veterans Guide.
Houghton College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Houghton College has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 870 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 807 (92.8%). Part-time attendance was 63 (7.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 807 | 63 | 870 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Houghton College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Houghton College #1233 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Houghton College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Houghton College Diversity Guide.
Houghton College has a total of 243 student athletes, 102 men and 141 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,926,752 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,926,752 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Houghton College Athletics