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Houghton College
1 Willard Avenue
Houghton, NY 14744
Official telephone: (585) 567-9200
Fax number: (585) 567-9522
Website: www.houghton.edu
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| Screen last updated on: January 15, 2008 |
| Year established: |
1883 |
| Type of school: |
college, private (nonprofit) |
| Programs: |
4-year undergraduate |
| Religious affiliation: |
yes |
| Campus enrollment: |
1,431 students |
| Coeducational information: |
coeducational institution, founded as coeducational institution |
| Location description: |
in or near a rural community (pop. under 5,000) |
| Application fee: |
$40 |
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| Street address: |
Houghton College
1 Willard Avenue
Houghton, NY 14744 |
| Mailing address: |
Houghton College
1 Willard Avenue
Houghton, NY 14744 |
| Main telephone numbers: |
585 567-9200
585 567-9522 (fax) |
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| Main homepage: |
www.houghton.edu |
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| SAT number: |
2299 |
| ACT number: |
2766 |
| FAFSA number: |
002734 |
| FICE number: |
2734 |
| CSS/PROFILE number: |
2299 |
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| CAMPUS SUMMARY |
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Houghton College is a four-year undergraduate Christian liberal arts college founded in 1883 and sponsored by the Wesleyan Church. Houghton is a community of 1200 talented Christian students representing 40 denominations who come from 40 states and 27 foreign countries. Houghton College seeks to provide an academically challenging Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences to students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds, and to equip them to lead and labor as scholar-servants in a changing world. All of Houghton’s campus is unified architecturally by natural fieldstone native to the area. Modern classroom buildings, laboratories, physical education resources, and 1300 seat chapel auditorium support the life of the campus. Of our 32 buildings, the newest is the Center for the Arts, and is appointed with the most up-to-date facilities for our music program. Located in the picturesque Genesee River valley of western New York, Houghton is only 65 miles south of Rochester and Buffalo, near noted state parks and popular winter ski resorts. Less than two hours away is world-famous Niagara Falls. |
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| UNIQUE/SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
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Whether your goal is to enter the workplace immediately after graduation or to enter graduate or professional school, Houghton can help you get there. Even more, our environment seeks to prepare you for success in all areas of your life - to develop character and instill Christian values. Houghton grants Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music degrees. Regardless of whether you have chosen a major or are exploring various options, Houghton offers more than 40 majors and programs designed to challenge you. As a Houghton student, equipped with your own laptop computer and printer, you’ll benefit from one of the most accessible and easy-to-use technology programs on any campus. Among Houghton’s numerous international study programs is Houghton in Tanzania, Houghton in London, First-year Honors Program. Numerous study programs are available in cooperation with the Council for Christian Colleges Consortium, and through agreements with U.S. and overseas institutions. As a result, students may study in various parts of the nation and in Europe, Russia, Asia, Latin America, Australia, and Africa. |
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