Immerse Yourself in Christian Community

Discover a personalized, affordable, Christian liberal arts education at Houghton University. Join us on campus, located in the scenic Genesee Valley in Western NY, and discover what it means to thrive in Christian community.

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Immerse Yourself in a Christ-Centered Community

Imagine being part of aย thriving campus communityย that’s committed to your success in the classroom, on the field, at home, and in the workplace. This is a place where close-knit, highly relational Christian community meetsย transformative learning experiences. Our small size and nationally recognized academics give you aย top-notch Christian education, while our stellar alumni placement rate indicates how prepared our students are for the next step in their careers.

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Affordable Christ-Centered Education

Your Financial Aid Award Could Cover the Cost of Tuition

The Founderโ€™s Promise Scholarship is awarded to Pell-eligible students to elevate their award to equal the cost of tuition. Houghtonโ€™s scholarships are backed by gifts from generous alumni and friends of the University who believe in your God-given potential and that Houghton will equip you to fulfill it.

Majors & Programs

40+ academic programs design to fit your goals and schedule

Average Class Size

15 Students

Expert Faculty

12:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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Part of the Scenic Genesee Valley

Houghton is located in the hamlet of Houghton, NY, in the scenic Genesee Valley. Houghtonโ€™s residential campus sits on the Allegheny Plateau at roughly the 1,300-foot level, on the site of the former Caneadea Indian Reservation of the early 1800s. Fifteen miles to the north are the Geneseeโ€™s magnificent Portage Falls and Letchworth State Park, voted the #1 State Park in the United States.

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Nearly 800 diverse and deeply curious students from 44 states, 25 countries

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Campus clubs and organization allowing you to explore ideas, cultivate passions, and connect with others

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NCAA DIII teams that integrate athletics with academic excellence, reflecting Christ to the world

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Distinct on-campus residences allowing you to live and learn in community

Earn Your Undergraduate Degree in a Christ-Centered Environment