HOUGHTON COLLEGE

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Houghton College

School Overview

Houghton College has a Wesleyan religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a rural area (in Houghton, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

1 Willard Ave
Houghton, NY 14744
Main Phone: (585) 567-9200
Web Site: www.houghton.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,353 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 89 male students and 201 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 30.7% of the student body, while females made up 69.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 83.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 530. One quarter of students scored at least 640.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 520 or higher. One fourth of students scored 630 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

Other English Language And Literature

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Theology And Religious Vocations

Other Theology And Religious Vocation

School Accreditation

Houghton College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Houghton College is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Houghton College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Mid-Ohio Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Credit for life experience
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 24,460
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 18,660
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 24,460

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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