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Houghton University Women's Softball

The Houghton University women's softball program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Empire 8, based in Houghton, New York. The program is better funded than 15% of D3 women's softball programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 17% of D3 women's softball programs, and the school is more affordable than 68% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
18
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Empire 8
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
rural
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,090
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
89%
State
New York
City
Houghton
Address
1 Willard Ave
Staff
Olivia Kincanon
Head Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 17% of D3 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
84%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
67%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$36,376
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$46,721
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 68% of D3 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$17,800
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$17,800
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,440
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$21,274
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 15% of D3 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$89,898
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$35,289
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
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