Paying for Houghton University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $17,290 5.13% $15,499 -25.86%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Houghton University (Houghton) is $17,290 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,499. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Houghton.
94% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,078. It could cover 52.50% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,522 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Houghton's 4-year tuition is $35,626, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $94,393.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Houghton University is $17,290. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 5.13% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $18,177 , a 5.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Houghton Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,446$13,186
2023-2024$17,290$13,310
Change % 2023-20245.13%0.94%
2024-2025$18,177$13,435

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $15,499. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,916.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $11,491 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 25.9% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Houghton Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$20,905$13,186
2023-2024$15,499$13,310
Change % 2023-2024-25.86%0.94%
2024-2025$11,491$13,435

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Houghton. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $695. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $662.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$663
2023-2024$695
2024-2025$729
Graduate2022-2023$665
2023-2024$662
2024-2025$659

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,310 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.94% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
The Houghton's 2024 on-campus COA is $31,600 and off-campus COA is $28,690.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Houghton
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$17,290
Room & Board$10,810$7,000
Personal Expenses$2,500$3,400
Books & Supplies$1,000
Cost of Attendance$31,600$28,690
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Houghton Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Houghton?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Houghton is $35,626.
Since the tuition & fees at Houghton University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Houghton 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$12,996$9,768$7,342$5,519$35,626
Class of 2029Fall 2025$9,768$7,342$5,519$4,148$26,778
Class of 2030Fall 2026$7,342$5,519$4,148$3,118$20,128
Class of 2031Fall 2027$5,519$4,148$3,118$2,344$15,129
Class of 2032Fall 2028$4,148$3,118$2,344$1,762$11,372

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $94,393.
Houghton 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$27,457$24,382$22,111$20,443$94,393
Class of 2029Fall 2025$24,382$22,111$20,443$19,231$86,167
Class of 2030Fall 2026$22,111$20,443$19,231$18,360$80,145
Class of 2031Fall 2027$20,443$19,231$18,360$17,747$75,781
Class of 2032Fall 2028$19,231$18,360$17,747$17,329$72,667

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 94% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $58,081.
Houghton 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$18,379$15,304$13,033$11,365$58,081
Class of 2029Fall 2025$15,304$13,033$11,365$10,153$49,855
Class of 2030Fall 2026$13,033$11,365$10,153$9,282$43,833
Class of 2031Fall 2027$11,365$10,153$9,282$8,669$39,469
Class of 2032Fall 2028$10,153$9,282$8,669$8,251$36,355

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Houghton University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Houghton
In-StateOut-of-State
Houghton University$17,290
New York University$60,438
Columbia University in the City of New York$68,171
Cornell University$66,014
Syracuse University$63,061
St. John's University-New York$49,911
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