A private, Wesleyan university, Houghton College is situated in Houghton, NY. In 1883, Houghton College was founded. Houghton College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Founded on the Rock and its official colors are purple and gold. Out of total 1,014 students enrolled at HC, 940 belong to undergraduate courses while 29 are postgraduate students. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 92 faculty. Around 93% of the students are 24 and under at Houghton College. At HC around 74% are white, 7% are Black or African American, and 5% belong to two or more races. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 61% of the students are females and 39% are males. In its 137 years of existence, HC has produced several known personalities like Neil MacBride, Kim Pegula, Shirley Mullen, and Ronald M. Enroth. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. At HC, 117 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education), NASM (National Association of Schools of Music), and TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council). Houghton College has around $57 million (2019) in endowment.
