Information for TCKs, MKs, and International Students
Houghton has a lot to offer you as an MK, TCK or international student!
Approximately 5 percent of our students are non-U.S. citizens. An additional 5 percent of our students are U.S. citizens who have grown up outside the United States.
We have years of experience in working with MKs, TCKs, and international students.
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TCKs and Internationals at a Glance |
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Number of TCKs and Internationals |
124 |
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Countries represented by citizenship |
25 |
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Countries lived in for at least one year |
65 |
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Languages spoken fluently |
35 |
Most popular majors for TCKs and Internationals
- Intercultural Studies
- Education
- English
- International Relations
- Music
Over 22 missionary organizations are represented
- Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Christian Missionary Alliance
- Africa Inland Mission
- OMF
- YWAM
- SIM
- CURE International
Over 22 international schools are represented
- Chiang Mai International School (Thailand)
- Rosslyn Academy (Kenya)
- Rift Valley Academy (Kenya)
- Grace International School (Thailand)
- Faith Academy (Philippines)
- Dakar Academy (Senegal)
- Dalat Academy (Malaysia)
- Christian Academy of Guatemala
We look forward to working with you as you embark upon your college experience in the United States!

Janyce Smithley
Intercultural Admission Counselor
800-777-2556
janyce.smithley@houghton.edu
Janyce works with intercultural students on all issues related to applying to Houghton, financial aid, and visiting campus.
