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Houghton University

Houghton, NY · Private nonprofit · 4-year · The Wesleyan Church · Methodist and Wesleyan

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Houghton University is a Wesleyan liberal arts university in Houghton, New York. Its Office of Spiritual Life runs chapel on Mondays and Fridays, weekday morning prayer, and student-led Koinonia and Mercy Seat gatherings. The general education core requires three Bible and theology courses, and a Bible and Theology major is offered.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Houghton University

  1. MonToday

    • 8:30AMPrayer
    • 8:00PMWorship nightStudent-led

  2. TueToday

    • 8:30AMPrayer
    • 8:00PMWorship nightStudent-led

  3. WedToday

    • 8:30AMPrayer
    • 8:00PMWorship nightStudent-led

  4. ThuToday

    • 8:30AMPrayer
    • 8:00PMWorship nightStudent-led

  5. FriToday

    • 8:30AMPrayer
    • 8:00PMWorship nightStudent-led

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    • 7:00PMWorship nightStudent-led

No set time: Sat

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Each weekday at 8:30 a.m., we gather for morning prayer in the Office of Spiritual Life”

    Source: houghton.edu

  • “Throughout the week, Bible studies, led by students, faculty, and staff, happen across the Houghton Campus.”

    Source: houghton.edu

  • “Service is the outward expression of an inward work of God in us, as we faithfully use our gifts and resources to bless others.”

    Source: houghton.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students must attend 24 of the 28 chapel services held on Mondays and Fridays.

Source: houghton.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel is held on Mondays and Fridays from 11:10 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Morning prayer happens each weekday at 8:30 a.m.

Source: houghton.edu
Where do I find community?

Bible studies, led by students, faculty and staff, meet across campus during the week. Koinonia, a student-led praise gathering, meets Sunday evenings.

Source: houghton.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students serve as teams at youth retreats and events during the year, and they are invited into a local church's ministries, including occasional mission trips.

Source: houghton.edu

Rankings

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Academic Excellence

A-Academic Excellence: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
76 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,284 · ACT 28.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,627

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

AWorship and chapel: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

93 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Chapel on Monday and Friday (twice a week).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Monday and Friday from 11:10-11:50 a.m.”
      Chapel is held on Monday and Friday.
    2. 2026-2027 Houghton University Cataloghoughton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-Houghton-University-Catalog-10.08.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the Houghton community gathers for chapel two times a week”
      The 2026-27 catalog says chapel meets twice a week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Students must attend 24 of 28 chapel services each term.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Houghton University Cataloghoughton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-Houghton-University-Catalog-10.08.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students must attend 24 of 28 of chapel services held on Mondays and Fridays”
      Students must attend 24 of the 28 chapel services each term.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Student-led Koinonia praise gathering every Sunday evening. Mercy Seat worship on weekdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Koinonia meets in the Wesley Chapel on Sunday evenings from approximately 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.”
      A student-led praise gathering meets in Wesley Chapel every Sunday evening.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each weekday at 8:30 a.m., we gather for morning prayer in the Office of Spiritual Life”
      Morning prayer is held every weekday in the Office of Spiritual Life.
      “Mercy Seat is a student-led prayer movement which meets Monday–Friday from 8-9 p.m. in the basement of Wesley Chapel”
      A student-led prayer and worship gathering meets on weekday evenings.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Houghton University Cataloghoughton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-Houghton-University-Catalog-10.08.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean of Spiritual Life, Campus Pastor”
      Scott Hallman is listed as Dean of Spiritual Life and Campus Pastor.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Koinonia and Mercy Seat meet in Wesley Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Koinonia meets in the Wesley Chapel on Sunday evenings from approximately 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.”
      A student-led praise gathering meets in Wesley Chapel every Sunday evening.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer10 or more times a week (11 weekly times documented: 0 chapel, 6 worship night, 5 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (BIBL 101, THEL 209 and one additional BIBL or THEL course in the BA/BS/BFA general education core (9 credits). The third course is a choice between Bible and theology courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Houghton University Cataloghoughton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-Houghton-University-Catalog-10.08.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 101 Biblical Literature (3)”
      Biblical Literature is required in the BA/BS/BFA general education core.
      “Additional BIBL or THEL course (3)”
      The Biblical and Theological Studies block requires one additional Bible or theology course after BIBL 101 and THEL 209.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Houghton University Cataloghoughton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-Houghton-University-Catalog-10.08.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “to provide a liberal arts education within the framework of the Christian faith”
      The general education requirements are framed by the Christian faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Bible & Theology Major | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/ministry/bible-theology-major · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bible and Theology major at Houghton University prepares you to be a spiritually vibrant Christian scholar”
      A Bible and Theology major is offered.
      “The Pastoral Ministry concentration fulfills all academic and practical requirements for ordination in The Wesleyan Church”
      The Bible and Theology major has a pastoral ministry concentration.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Doctrinal Statement | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/doctrinal-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Summary of Doctrine as set forth in The Discipline of The Wesleyan Church”
      Houghton publishes a doctrinal statement.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

73 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One named staff member (Dean of Spiritual Life and Campus Pastor).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Houghton University Cataloghoughton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-Houghton-University-Catalog-10.08.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean of Spiritual Life, Campus Pastor”
      Scott Hallman is listed as Dean of Spiritual Life and Campus Pastor.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Houghton University Cataloghoughton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-Houghton-University-Catalog-10.08.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rooted Revival Service is held within the first few weeks of the academic year”
      Spiritual Life holds an annual revival service at the start of the year.
      “New Vision Week is run by students in the student organization Global Christian Fellowship, usually in late October.”
      A missions emphasis week is held each fall.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Throughout the week, Bible studies, led by students, faculty, and staff, happen across the Houghton Campus.”
      Bible studies meet weekly across campus.
      “Global Christian Fellowship reminds the Houghton students to look not only to those directly around them, but to be globally aware as well.”
      A student group holds weekly global-awareness meetings and prayer topics.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Spiritual Life staff is always happy to sit down and discuss what approach might be best to grow your faith.”
      Spiritual life staff help students choose a local church.
      “Directory of Local Churches”
      Students are pointed to a directory of local churches.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Houghton University Cataloghoughton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-Houghton-University-Catalog-10.08.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean of Spiritual Life, Campus Pastor”
      Scott Hallman is listed as Dean of Spiritual Life and Campus Pastor.
    2. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each weekday at 8:30 a.m., we gather for morning prayer in the Office of Spiritual Life”
      Morning prayer is held every weekday in the Office of Spiritual Life.
CMissions and service: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

66 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Houghton students serve throughout the academic year at youth retreats, youth events, youth group gatherings, and other events as teams.”
      Students serve on mission and ministry teams during the year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students are also invited to participate in many ministries of the church, including youth group, prayer ministries and occasional mission trips.”
      Students are invited into local church ministries, including occasional mission trips.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Global Christian Fellowship reminds the Houghton students to look not only to those directly around them, but to be globally aware as well.”
      A student group holds weekly global-awareness meetings and prayer topics.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Service is the outward expression of an inward work of God in us, as we faithfully use our gifts and resources to bless others.”
      Service is a stated part of the spiritual life values.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets twice a week, and students must attend 24 of 28 services each term.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Houghton University Cataloghoughton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-Houghton-University-Catalog-10.08.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the Houghton community gathers for chapel two times a week”
      The 2026-27 catalog says chapel meets twice a week.
      “Students must attend 24 of 28 of chapel services held on Mondays and Fridays”
      Students must attend 24 of the 28 chapel services each term.
  • Morning prayer is held each weekday, and a student-led prayer gathering meets Monday through Friday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each weekday at 8:30 a.m., we gather for morning prayer in the Office of Spiritual Life”
      Morning prayer is held every weekday in the Office of Spiritual Life.
      “Mercy Seat is a student-led prayer movement which meets Monday–Friday from 8-9 p.m. in the basement of Wesley Chapel”
      A student-led prayer and worship gathering meets on weekday evenings.
  • The general education core requires three Bible and theology courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Houghton University Cataloghoughton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-2027-Houghton-University-Catalog-10.08.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 101 Biblical Literature (3)”
      Biblical Literature is required in the BA/BS/BFA general education core.
      “Additional BIBL or THEL course (3)”
      The Biblical and Theological Studies block requires one additional Bible or theology course after BIBL 101 and THEL 209.
  • A Bible and Theology major is offered, with a pastoral ministry concentration.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bible & Theology Major | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/ministry/bible-theology-major · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bible and Theology major at Houghton University prepares you to be a spiritually vibrant Christian scholar”
      A Bible and Theology major is offered.
      “The Pastoral Ministry concentration fulfills all academic and practical requirements for ordination in The Wesleyan Church”
      The Bible and Theology major has a pastoral ministry concentration.

Concerns

  • The residence-life pages reviewed describe a resident assistant on each floor; no hall-level Bible study or ministry program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Life & Housing | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/residence-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “there is a Resident Assistant (RA) for each floor or area in the residences”
      Each residence floor or area has a resident assistant.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Spiritual Life (lower level, Campus Center) and Wesley Chapel

  • Address: 1 Willard Avenue, Houghton, NY 14744
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Wesley Chapel), prayer and worship gatherings, spiritual life office

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Source: houghton.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, houghton.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Each weekday at 8:30 a.m., we gather for morning prayer in the Office of Spiritual Life”
    Morning prayer is held every weekday in the Office of Spiritual Life.
    “Throughout the week, Bible studies, led by students, faculty, and staff, happen across the Houghton Campus.”
    Bible studies meet weekly across campus.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 0 off campus

Clubs and groups 2

  • Bible studiesOn campus
    Small group Bible studies led by students, faculty and staff.
    houghton.edu
  • Global Christian FellowshipOn campus
    Student group for global awareness, with weekly meetings and prayer topics.
    houghton.edu

Worship and prayer 2

  • KoinoniaOn campus
    Sunday evenings, about 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    Student-led praise gathering in Wesley Chapel.
    houghton.edu
  • Mercy SeatOn campus
    Monday to Friday, 8 to 9 p.m.
    Student-led prayer and worship in the basement of Wesley Chapel.
    houghton.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Worship night 2

  • Monday–Friday8:00 PMBasement of Wesley Chapel · Mercy Seat, student-led prayer and worship.
  • Sunday7:00 PMWesley Chapel · Koinonia, student-led praise gathering (about 7 to 8 p.m.).

Prayer 1

  • Monday–Friday8:30 AMOffice of Spiritual Life, lower level of the Campus Center · Morning prayer, about 15 minutes.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | Houghton Universityhoughton.edu/undergraduate/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Each weekday at 8:30 a.m., we gather for morning prayer in the Office of Spiritual Life”
    Morning prayer is held every weekday in the Office of Spiritual Life.
    “Mercy Seat is a student-led prayer movement which meets Monday–Friday from 8-9 p.m. in the basement of Wesley Chapel”
    A student-led prayer and worship gathering meets on weekday evenings.
    “Koinonia meets in the Wesley Chapel on Sunday evenings from approximately 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.”
    A student-led praise gathering meets in Wesley Chapel every Sunday evening.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$19,147
$30,001–$48,000$18,503
$48,001–$75,000$19,312
$75,001–$110,000$19,974
Over $110,000$22,424

Full cost of attendance before aid: $31,143 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
975
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 40% · Women 60%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
17%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
38%
Total students1,014
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$20,519
Cost of attendance (per year)$31,143
Median federal debt at graduation$25,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
65%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
49%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
44%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
76%
First-year retention84%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$46,721
Admission rate89%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $754 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants28%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1170–1375ACT 26–31
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1284
SAT reading & writing600–695
SAT math570–680
ACT composite26–31
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 59 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Business administration$60,393
Communication studies$45,134
Psychology$37,822

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Area studies, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, Design, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Economics, Electrical engineering, Engineering Physics, English, Fine arts, General studies, History, Human resources, Information science, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Romance languages, Secondary education, Teacher education, Teaching English as a second language, Theology, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Visual and performing arts14%
Education13%
Business11%
Psychology10%
Communication9%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingRural
Part-time undergraduates4%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older6%
On-campus room and board (per year)$11,360
SportsNCAA Division III · Empire Eight
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member12 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 10%IPEDS, 2023–24
Faculty who are full-time61%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$76,365IPEDS, 2023, per student
Nearest airport with airline serviceBuffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)About 46 miles away · about 1 hour 35 minutes by car
Town population1,728Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreBuffaloAbout 48 miles away · about 1 hour 35 minutes by car
Typical weather23°F in January · 67°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Angelica, NY, about 10 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.830.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Houghton University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miOffice of Spiritual Life (lower level, Campus Center) and Wesley Chapel: 0.1 miHoughton University (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusChristian centerOpen a street map ›

No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the church.

Questions families ask

Is Houghton University a Christian college?
Yes. Houghton University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is The Wesleyan Church.
What is Houghton University’s Compass Score?
81 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Houghton University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Houghton University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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