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Houghton College is in a quiet rural area, in Houghton, New York. The school has a Wesleyan religious affiliation. Houghton College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Houghton College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include science, music, mathematics, and fine arts.
Houghton College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 530 to 660 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 520 and 630. Houghton College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Houghton College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 1,411 students (1,369 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Houghton College attend full-time. The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Houghton College belong to the American Mideast Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Houghton College
1 Willard Ave
Houghton, NY 14744
General Phone: (585) 567-9200
Admissions Phone: (585) 567-9353
Financial Aid Phone: (585) 567-9328
http://www.houghton.edu
Houghton College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 124 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 76 | English language and literature, minority and gender studies, Spanish language, sociology, political science, history, international relations, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 62 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, social studies teaching |
| Science | 38 | biology, chemistry, physics, natural sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 31 | religion, theology and religious vocations, philosophy |
| Music | 14 | music performance, music, piano, voice |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | parks and recreation studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Houghton College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 405 | 29 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Houghton College had a total enrollment of 1,411 students (1,369 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 58% |
| Pennsylvania | 14% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Houghton College offers campus housing for 1,115 of its 1,369 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Houghton, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,176 | 908 | 77% | 321 | 35% |
| Men | 380 | 289 | 76% | 110 | 38% |
| Women | 796 | 619 | 78% | 211 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (585) 567-9353
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,420 |
| Room and board | $ 6,560 |
| Room charge | $ 3,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,260 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,080 |
Financial Aid:
Houghton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 273400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (585) 567-9328
Houghton College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $56,238 | 8 | $56,132 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $47,577 | 3 | $46,192 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $40,259 | 8 | $39,446 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $50,917 | 20 | $46,863 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49 | 74 | 123 |
| Track | 18 | 21 | 39 |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 40 | 56 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Houghton College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Wesleyan affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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