Houghton University

www.houghton.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,900

2022 Average Net Price

$21,550

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

77%

974 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

833

86.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

60.9%

151 Graduates

About

Houghton University is a higher education institution located in Allegany County, NY. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Houghton University were General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (27 degrees), and General Psychology (27 degrees).

In 2022, 301 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Houghton University. 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (213 degrees), 11.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Houghton University is $15,900, which is $−12,430 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Houghton University is $15,900, which is $12,430 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,550.

In 2022, 94% of undergraduate students attending Houghton University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,900

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Houghton University was $15,900. The cost of tuition at Houghton University is $−12,430 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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

Average Net Price

$21,550

2022 Value

12%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Houghton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,550. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Houghton University grew by 12%.

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

$8,428

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Houghton University was of $8,428 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Houghton University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, 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 974 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 3.37% annual growth. Out of those 974 applicants, 750 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77% acceptance rate.

There were 833 students enrolled at Houghton University in 2022. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Houghton University has an overall enrollment yield of 24%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

750

Accepted Out of 974

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Houghton University was 77% (750 admissions from 974 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 79.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 3.37%, while admissions declined by 5.9%.

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

31%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

31% of enrolled first-time students at Houghton University in 2022 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 833 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Houghton University is 720 students and the part-time enrollment is 113. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at Houghton University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Houghton University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.6% White, 6.96% Black or African American, 4.08% Two or More Races, 2.16% Asian, 1.56% Hispanic or Latino, 0.36% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.24% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Houghton University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.6%), followed by White Male (26.8%) and Black or African American Female (5.34%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (12.5%) and Two or More Races Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Houghton University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 833 students. The full-time enrollment at Houghton University is 720 and the part-time enrollment is 113. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at Houghton University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% 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

81%

2022 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 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2022)

White
613 enrolled students
Black or African American
58 enrolled students
Two or More Races
34 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Houghton University is 73.6% White, 6.96% Black or African American, 4.08% Two or More Races, 2.16% Asian, 1.56% Hispanic or Latino, 0.36% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.24% 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 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% 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, 44 students (5.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 77 more women than men received degrees from Houghton University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Houghton University is white (213 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Houghton University is General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (27 degrees) and General Psychology (27 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Theology (13 degrees awarded), History (11 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 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 (416,229 people), Other managers (198,790 people), Postsecondary teachers (193,465 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (180,085 people), and Secondary school teachers (160,648 people).

The most specialized majors at Houghton University in 2022 are Theology (13 degrees awarded), History (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Math & Statistics (10 degrees), and Biology (29 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Houghton University are Theology (13 degrees awarded), History (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Math & Statistics (10 degrees), and Biology (29 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (535,554 people), Elementary & secondary schools (462,494 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (432,315 people), Offices of physicians (213,803 people), and Computer Systems Design (170,712 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 (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
37 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
27 degrees awarded
General Psychology
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Houghton University was General Business Administration & Management with 37 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

112

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

189

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton University, which is 0.593 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (189).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.917 times less than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Houghton University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.09 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 56% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (67.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Houghton University is Male and White (67.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 1.32% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
213 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Houghton University is white (213 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

8.64% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
127 degrees awarded
White Male
86 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Houghton University is white female (127 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (86 degrees).

Operations

Houghton University has an endowment valued at nearly $69.9M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −8.4M (−12%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Houghton University had a total salary expenditure of 32.2M. Houghton University employs 27 Professors, 18 Assistant professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Houghton University are Male Professor (21), Female Assistant professor (10), and Male Assistant professor (8).

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

Endowment

$69.9M

2022 Endowment

11%

decline from 2021

Houghton University has an endowment valued at about $69.9M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Houghton University declined 11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20.6M 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

$11.6M

2022 Salaries

2.25%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Houghton University paid a median of $11.6M in salaries, which represents 35.9% of their overall expenditure ($32.2M) and a 2.25% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.04% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.89% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.15M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Houghton University paid a total of $3.15M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Houghton University were Professor with 27 employees, Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houghton University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Houghton University was Male Professor with 21 employees, Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 8 employees.

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

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