by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Houghton University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Houghton University ran $18,430 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $630; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,800 |
| Fees | $630 |
| Total | $18,430 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Houghton University cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Houghton University prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Houghton University lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Houghton University Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Houghton University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,900 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,900 |
| One Year Ago | $16,690 |
| Most Recent Year | $17,800 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Houghton has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, tuition moved up 6.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $19,655 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.91%, so cost a year out lands around $19,150.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $19,150 |
| In 2 Years | $19,898 |
| In 3 Years | $20,675 |
| In 4 Years | $21,483 |
| In 5 Years | $22,322 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $81,206.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Houghton University, head to the Houghton University Financial Aid page.
