Division III · Empire 8
Houghton University · Rankings
Houghton, NY · Rural · Private · Liberal arts college · the Highlanders · Website ↗
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Top-ten finishes
among Division III schools
9
Top 10% finishes
of 60 lists
#14
Best standing
Aid per man · Division III
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Lists ranked on
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Standouts
Lists where Houghton University sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division III schools.
#14Athletic aid per athlete, men's teamsof 399 in Division III · #660 nationally$0#15Lowest sticker priceof 412 in Division III · #94 nationally$31,600#15Athletic aid per athlete, women's teamsof 403 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#17Most athletic scholarship moneyof 399 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#21Best for communication & journalismof 410 in Division III · #58 nationally9.2%#29Best for visual & performing artsof 410 in Division III · #41 nationally13.8%#35Best for architectureof 410 in Division III · #170 nationally0.0%#36Best for historyof 410 in Division III · #50 nationally3.9%#38Best for agricultureof 410 in Division III · #187 nationally0.0%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $0 | #14 of 399 | #660 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $0 | #15 of 403 | #663 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $0 | #17 of 399 | #663 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $28,644 | #274 of 397 | #885 of 1,052 | |
| Spending per athlete | $7,569 | #285 of 403 | #938 of 1,060 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $22,166 | #303 of 401 | #927 of 1,058 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $47,215 | #315 of 403 | #926 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $18,155 | #318 of 399 | #928 of 1,054 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $49,474 | #331 of 399 | #958 of 1,054 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $2,028,590 | #343 of 403 | #996 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $2,028,590 | #349 of 403 | #1,002 of 1,060 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most coaches per athlete | 6.1 | #114 of 403 | #212 of 1,060 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 50% | #149 of 401 | #367 of 1,055 | |
| Where the most students are athletes | 27.5% | #159 of 400 | #233 of 1,060 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 268 | #329 of 403 | #896 of 1,063 | |
| Most teams | 13 | #340 of 403 | #714 of 1,063 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest test scores | 1,285 | #79 of 309 | #177 of 774 | |
| Best graduation rates | 66% | #183 of 420 | #399 of 1,085 | |
| Best first-year retention | 77% | #229 of 420 | #545 of 1,085 | |
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 13:1 | #273 of 420 | #451 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 93% | #369 of 417 | #883 of 1,049 | |
| Most applications | 1,068 | #396 of 417 | #1,012 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for communication & journalism | 9.2% | #21 of 410 | #58 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 13.8% | #29 of 410 | #41 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #35 of 410 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 3.9% | #36 of 410 | #50 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #38 of 410 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 12.5% | #44 of 410 | #108 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 3.9% | #66 of 410 | #98 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 8.6% | #72 of 410 | #145 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 3.9% | #91 of 410 | #120 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 9.9% | #98 of 410 | #222 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 2.0% | #99 of 410 | #159 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #154 of 410 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 0.7% | #160 of 410 | #562 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #173 of 410 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 7.2% | #201 of 410 | #451 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 2.6% | #239 of 410 | #676 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 2.6% | #286 of 410 | #742 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #295 of 410 | #886 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 10.5% | #305 of 410 | #888 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest sticker price | $31,600 | #15 of 412 | #94 of 1,064 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $10,810 | #51 of 411 | #225 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest net price | $22,358 | #159 of 419 | #631 of 1,081 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $17,213 | #237 of 413 | #711 of 1,072 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $10,810 | #361 of 411 | #839 of 1,063 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $31,600 | #398 of 412 | #971 of 1,064 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 29% | #410 of 412 | #1,058 of 1,064 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 22 mi | #55 of 421 | #262 of 1,086 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 66% | #70 of 421 | #146 of 1,086 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 975 | #70 of 420 | #98 of 1,085 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 8% | #74 of 420 | #146 of 1,085 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 5.2% | #174 of 414 | #578 of 1,079 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 34% | #182 of 420 | #414 of 1,085 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 9 | #218 of 421 | #413 of 1,086 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 58% | #258 of 420 | #704 of 1,085 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 40 | #318 of 416 | #802 of 1,073 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 34% | #344 of 421 | #908 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 975 | #351 of 421 | #988 of 1,086 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 2016 | #404 of 417 | #1,047 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division III programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 400 peers | #335 of 400 | #325 of 400 | #275 of 400 | — | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 371 peers | #324 of 371 | #335 of 371 | #146 of 371 | — | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 400 peers | #321 of 400 | #310 of 400 | #105 of 400 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 401 peers | #353 of 401 | #319 of 401 | #319 of 401 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Field Hockey · 153 peers | #141 of 153 | #140 of 153 | #96 of 153 | — | Field Hockey lists |
| Men's Soccer · 399 peers | #341 of 399 | #336 of 399 | #225 of 399 | — | Men's Soccer lists |
| Softball · 382 peers | #353 of 382 | #284 of 382 | #379 of 382 | — | Softball lists |
| Men's Tennis · 283 peers | #234 of 283 | #217 of 283 | #202 of 283 | — | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 306 peers | #242 of 306 | #232 of 306 | #184 of 306 | — | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 328 peers | #141 of 328 | #167 of 328 | #133 of 328 | — | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 338 peers | #107 of 338 | #251 of 338 | #65 of 338 | — | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Men's Volleyball · 124 peers | #95 of 124 | #101 of 124 | #54 of 124 | — | Men's Volleyball lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 400 peers | #320 of 400 | #302 of 400 | #264 of 400 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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