What division is Houghton?

Houghton competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Empire 8 Conference (E8).

What GPA do you need for Houghton?

The average GPA at Houghton is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

Houghton has an enrollment of approximately 1,043 students in a rural setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Houghton?

Houghton has an acceptance rate of 89%.

How do I get recruited to play at Houghton?

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Houghton

Houghton, NYD-IIIEmpire 8 Conference (E8)

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NCAA Division III

Division

1,043

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

89%

Acceptance

84%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Houghton is a NCAA Division III program in the Empire 8 Conference (E8), located in Houghton, NY. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Houghton, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Acceptance

89%

Student:Faculty

12:1

Retention

84%

Campus & Location

Setting

Rural

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$36,376

Coaching Staff106 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Houghton Athletics

Houghton is a NCAA Division III athletic program located in Houghton, NY, competing in the Empire 8 Conference (E8). With an enrollment of 1,043 students, Houghton offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Houghton with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Houghton is 3.3.

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