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Houghton College, originally established as the Houghton Seminary in 1883, was granted a provisional college charter in 1923, followed by a permanent charter in 1927. The main campus of the college is situated on 1,300 acres of land in Houghton, New York. Classes are also offered in the 40-acre Adirondack Park Campus, and the West Seneca Campus.
Houghton College offers a number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The college has the Greatbatch School of Music through which graduate programs in music are offered.
The sports teams of Houghton College, nicknamed the Highlanders, are members of the American Mideast Conference, and the NAIA. The Highlanders compete in sports such as basketball, cross country, field hockey, volleyball, track, and soccer.
Houghton College is in a quiet rural area, in Houghton, NY. 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 mathematics, music, and fine arts.
Houghton College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 520 to 650 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 510 and 620.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Houghton College does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Houghton College, in 2007-2008, had 1,382 students (1,377 full-time equivalent).
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
http://www.houghton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 109 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 64 | minority and gender studies, English language and literature, history, political science, Spanish language, sociology, French language, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 59 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching |
| Science | 45 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Music | 19 | music performance, music, various music studies, conducting, piano, voice, music theory and composition |
| Religion and Philosophy | 17 | religion, theology and religious vocations, philosophy |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 14 | parks and recreation studies, health and physical education |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Media | 5 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Houghton College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 355 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Houghton College had a total enrollment of 1,382 students (1,377 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 56% |
| Pennsylvania | 14% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Houghton College offers campus housing for 1,066 of its 1,377 (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 | 972 | 805 | 83% | 327 | 41% |
| Men | 313 | 263 | 84% | 115 | 44% |
| Women | 659 | 542 | 82% | 212 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,990 |
| Room and board | $ 6,930 |
| Room charge | $ 3,710 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Houghton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 273400)
Houghton College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $62,664 | 5 | $63,104 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $51,688 | 6 | $53,194 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $43,049 | 17 | $40,420 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $56,567 | 28 | $47,208 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 49 | 84 |
| Basketball | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Track | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 37 | 50 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
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 music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Wesleyan affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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