Houghton University
Houghton, NY, USA

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
63%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
In-State Students
65%
Out-Of-State Students
34%
US States Represented
36
Countries Represented
44
Ethnicity
African American
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
1%
White
73%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
23
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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Yes

Housing

0
100
92%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
89%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Highlanders
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
6

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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Yes
Campus emergency phones
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Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

What Students Are Saying

Everyone complains about cafeteria food. You probably won't find it rated at more than four stars anywhere. But as far as cafeteria food goes, Houghton has nothing to be ashamed of. Fresh fruits and vegetables are to be found daily, and several stations in the dining hall will cook your meal for you right in front of your eyes. There is always a choice of food, and whether you want something deep-fried or vegetarian, you will be able to find something (at least enough to keep you from starving until you can get back to the ramen in your dorm room).
Hannah from Grand Junction, CO
Sodexo is in control this year and they do a great job. There are some days where it's hard to find something you want, but there always is something.
Aaron from Houghton, NY
Houghton dining services include a cafeteria, a burger place (Big Al's), and a coffee shop. Off campus you can find a Subway and Chinese restaurant. Still looking for more? Ask an international professor or staff member to teach you a new recipe from their home country!
Lara from Franklinville, NY
i never go hungry. it is a small campus and so there aren't a ton of options, but i can always find something to eat and it is usually delicious :)
Charis from Fredonia, NY