Three Houghton students sitting at table with laptops.

Admission

Bring your Fearless Dreams to Life at an Affordable Christian University

Become equipped toย face the unknown with courage!ย At Houghton University, you will feel the freedom to achieve your goals and God-given potential without the fear of financial burdens after graduation. Take the first step along the path that fits your goals and passions by considering Houghtonโ€™sย renowned programs.

Apply TodayAccepted StudentsWhy Houghton is right for you

Connect with Your Admission Counselor

Our dedicated team would love to meet you! Enter your zip code to find your Admission Counselor. Let us answer your questions and help you explore the possibilities of a Houghton University education.

Houghton staff member Sarah Retz.

Sarah Retz

Admission Counselor

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Zoe Perkins.

Zoe Perkins

Slate Administrator

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Morgan Sproull.

Morgan Anderson

Graduate and Early College Enrollment Coordinator

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Julie Haingray.

Julie Haingray

Admission Office Assistant

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Mark Harley.

Mark Harley

Content Marketing Specialist

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Gabriella Nowak.

Gabriella Nowak

Enrollment Communications Specialist

Read Bio
Staff member Katie Govan with gold floral shirt standing on campus.

Katie Govan

Admission Counselor

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Atticus Murphy.

Atticus Murphy

Graphic Designer

Read Bio
Kaleigh Kenney standing outside on Houghton's campus on a fall day.

Kaleigh Kenney

Admission Counselor

Read Bio
Headshot of Julie Walsh

Julie Walsh

Web Marketing Specialist

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Kelly Sproull.

Kelly Sproull

Online Student Financial Services Liaison

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Rebecca Arnold.

Rebecca Arnold

Director of Residential Undergraduate Admission

Read Bio
Houghton admission counselor Janyce Smithley.

Janyce Smithley

Admission Counselor

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Betsy Rutledge-Aikens.

Betsy Rutledge-Aikens

Associate Director of Admission Events and Office Operations

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Glenn Hampson

Glenn Hampson

Admission Counselor

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Mary Jo Cronk.

Mary Jo Cronk

Visit Office Coordinator

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Heather Arnold.

Heather Arnold

Director of Graduate Admission and Strategic Partnerships

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Michael Blankenship.

Michael Blankenship

Director of Marketing & Communications; Media Relations

Read Bio
Houghton staff member Jason Towers.

Jason Towers

Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing

Read Bio

Hidden
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Let's Meet at a College Fair

Five Reasons Houghton University is Right For You

1. Rooted in Christ

You will integrate your professional development with an unapologetic Christian faith through numerous opportunities for worship, prayer, and Bible study.

Spiritual Life at Houghton

2. Affordability

Your Christ-centered, high-quality education will be surprisingly affordable following Houghtonโ€™s dramaticย tuition reset that reduced Houghtonโ€™s price to its lowest point in 20 years.

Discover an Affordable Christian Education

3. Quality Education

You will benefit from Houghton excellence, which is repeatedly recognized in key areas from academic reputation to social mobility.

See how houghton compares

4. Hands-on Experience

Your studies will be enhanced with at least one global experience, internship, original research project or senior signature work, preparing you to meet the demands of todayโ€™s employers.

Alumni Success and Career OutcomesExperiential Learning

5. Lifelong Success

Your Houghton education will prepare you for lifelong success. If you are not offered employment in your chosen field or accepted into graduate school, you can come back for a bonus year tuition-free.

Houghton's Promise

Ready For What's Next?

Have Questions?

Discover how a Houghton University can accelerate your God-given potential.

Houghton University admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan options, and athletic or other school-administered programs.