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Become equipped to face the unknown with courage! At Houghton University, you will feel the freedom to achieve your goals and God-given potential without the fear of financial burdens after graduation. Take the first step along the path that fits your goals and passions by considering Houghton’s renowned programs.

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1. Rooted in Christ

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2. Affordability

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="3/4" text_align="left"][vc_column_text]Your Christ-centered, high-quality education will be surprisingly affordable following Houghton’s dramatic tuition reset that reduced Houghton’s price to its lowest point in 20 years.[/vc_column_text][sc_button text="Discover an Affordable Christian Education" style="text-button" color="gold" link="url:%2Fundergraduate%2Ftuition-aid%2F|title:Tuition%20%26%20Aid"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text]

3. Quality Education

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Your studies will be enhanced with at least one global experience, internship, original research project or senior signature work, preparing you to meet the demands of today’s employers.[/vc_column_text][sc_button text="Alumni Success and Career Outcomes" style="text-button" color="gold" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.houghton.edu%2Falumni-success-and-career-outcomes%2F|title:Alumni%20Success%20and%20Career%20Outcomes"][sc_button text="Experiential Learning" style="text-button" color="gold" link="url:%2Fundergraduate%2Fmajors%2Fexperiential-learning%2F|title:Experiential%20Learning"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text]

5. Lifelong Success

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1. Rooted in Christ

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2. Affordability

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="3/4" text_align="left"][vc_column_text]Your Christ-centered, high-quality education will be surprisingly affordable following Houghton’s dramatic tuition reset that reduced Houghton’s price to its lowest point in 20 years.[/vc_column_text][sc_button text="Discover an Affordable Christian Education" style="text-button" color="gold" link="url:%2Fundergraduate%2Ftuition-aid%2F|title:Tuition%20%26%20Aid"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text]

3. Quality Education

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4. Hands-on Experience

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="3/4"][vc_column_text]Your studies will be enhanced with at least one global experience, internship, original research project or senior signature work, preparing you to meet the demands of today’s employers.[/vc_column_text][sc_button text="Alumni Success and Career Outcomes" style="text-button" color="gold" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.houghton.edu%2Falumni-success-and-career-outcomes%2F|title:Alumni%20Success%20and%20Career%20Outcomes"][sc_button text="Experiential Learning" style="text-button" color="gold" link="url:%2Fundergraduate%2Fmajors%2Fexperiential-learning%2F|title:Experiential%20Learning"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text]

5. Lifelong Success

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Five Reasons Houghton University is Right For You

1. Rooted in Christ

You will integrate your professional development with an unapologetic Christian faith through numerous opportunities for worship, prayer, and Bible study.

Spiritual Life at Houghton

2. Affordability

Your Christ-centered, high-quality education will be surprisingly affordable following Houghton’s dramatic tuition reset that reduced Houghton’s price to its lowest point in 20 years.

Discover an Affordable Christian Education

3. Quality Education

You will benefit from Houghton excellence, which is repeatedly recognized in key areas from academic reputation to social mobility.

See how houghton compares

4. Hands-on Experience

Your studies will be enhanced with at least one global experience, internship, original research project or senior signature work, preparing you to meet the demands of today’s employers.

Alumni Success and Career OutcomesExperiential Learning

5. Lifelong Success

Your Houghton education will prepare you for lifelong success. If you are not offered employment in your chosen field or accepted into graduate school, you can come back for a bonus year tuition-free.

Houghton's Promise

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