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Houghton UniversityHoughton, NY
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Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$17,290Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$69,045
cheaper$15,499Graduate Tuitionexpensive$56,279
Less$9,078Average Financial Aid AmountMore$49,638
Admission
Lower1,200 SAT-Test ScoresHigher1,530 SAT
35 ACT
Easier77.00%Acceptance RateTighter3.95%
Lower24.00%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable64.06%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller833Total EnrollmentLarger34,782
Smaller805Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger8,902
Smaller28Graduate Student PopulationLarger25,880
Smaller106Online Student PopulationLarger1,111
Completion & Outcomes
Lower60%Graduate RateHigher95%
21%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower81%Retention RateHigher98%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 978)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,890)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,300)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty10 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty6 to 1
121Number of faculties6,229
Lower$57,634Average Faculty SalaryHigher$185,958
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.