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Houghton University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Houghton University women's softball recruiting profile. Houghton competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Empire 8 from Houghton, New York. Led by head coach Olivia Kincanon, Houghton University pairs a 89% acceptance rate with a 67% graduation rate and a $21,274 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
12
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

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 30% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Olivia Kincanon
Softball Head Coach
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Hannah Bailey
Assistant Coach
(585) 567-9622·View profile
Morgan Neno
Assistant 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.
67%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$36,376
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$46,721
B

Affordability

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
Reported 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 13% of D3 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$71,432
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$38,129
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (585) 567-9200

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