Houghton University
Former names | Houghton Seminary (1883–1923) Houghton College (1923–2022) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Founded on the Rock |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1883 |
Religious affiliation | Wesleyan Church |
| Endowment | $80.77 million (2024) |
| President | Wayne D. Lewis, Jr. |
Academic staff | 53 FT/ 50 PT (2023) |
| Students | 1,014 (2023) |
| Undergraduates | 975 (2023) |
| Postgraduates | 39 (2023) |
| Location | , New York , United States 42°25′34″N 78°09′19″W / 42.426111°N 78.155278°W |
| Campus | Rural, 1,300 acres (530 ha) |
| Colors | (Purple and gold) |
| Nickname | Highlanders |
| Website | houghton.edu |
Houghton University is a private Christian liberal arts college in Houghton, New York, United States. Houghton was founded in 1883 by Willard J. Houghton and is affiliated with the Wesleyan Church. Houghton serves roughly 1000 students and has 54 degree majors for primarily undergraduate students.