Houghton is a city in New York and it is the county seat of Allegany county. Its population is 1,639. There are 5 colleges near Houghton, New York - 2 public and 3 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 30 miles from Houghton. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 3 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 9,771 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $26,428 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 79.96% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,191.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton University In Houghton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$18,430 | $15,896 | 1,200 | 12 to 1 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 22.2 miles from Houghton |
Public four-years |
$16,837 ($8,892) | Not Offered | 3,781 | 16 to 1 |
| Alfred University 22.5 miles from Houghton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$38,138 | $27,120 | 2,007 | 9 to 1 |
| Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES-Practical Nursing Program 26.3 miles from Houghton |
Public less than 2-years |
$17,000 | Not Offered | 31 | 8 to 1 |
| St Bonaventure University 29.1 miles from Houghton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$41,735 | $16,087 | 2,752 | 13 to 1 |
