Campus of Houghton College

    Houghton College

    Houghton, NY, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Liberal arts college
    • NCAA Division III

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    Houghton College Cost & Financial Aid

    At Houghton College, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $17,883 a year after grants, against $27,488 for families earning over $110,000.

    Houghton College average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $21,959

    $2,043 above the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$17,883
    $30,001 to $48,000$15,260
    $48,001 to $75,000$15,196
    $75,001 to $110,000$20,754
    Over $110,000$27,488

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    Tuition & fees
    $20,616
    Average net price
    $21,959
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    26.6%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Houghton College cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    $20,616
    Room and board (on campus)
    $12,634
    Books and supplies
    $1,250
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $34,399

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at Houghton College

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    39.6%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $25,250
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $287

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Houghton College: the college's own scholarships, programs from NY and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • NY program · Residents of NY · need-based

    • NY program · Residents of NY · need-based

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      State · NY

      Excelsior Scholarship

      New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)

      Award
      Amount varies
      Remaining tuition at SUNY or CUNY after other grants (last-dollar)
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Need-based
      • Renewable
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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      Federal

      Boren Fellowships

      Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)

      Award
      $12,500 to $25,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • One-time
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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