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Houghton University Women's Cheerleading

Houghton University (HU) · Houghton, New York · Private nonprofit university

Somewhat Recognized
NCAA IIIEmpire Eight
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Acceptance rate89%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate65%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,200Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty12 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Women's Cheerleading coaches

Coaches at Houghton University who recruit Women's Cheerleading, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Houghton University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
Empire Eight
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
athletics.houghton
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1170–1375
ACTMiddle 50%: 26–31

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Popular majors

AccountingArt/Art Studies, GeneralBible/Biblical StudiesBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBiomedical Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
12 : 1
Graduation rate
65% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$17,800
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$22,358
Campus

Where it is

Houghton University in Houghton.

Location
Houghton, New York
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Wesleyan
Time zone
Eastern
Website
houghton.edu
Overview

About Houghton University Women's Cheerleading

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Houghton University (HU) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cheerleading as a member of the Empire Eight. The program has 1 coach on staff, led by Natasha Davis, the Head Coach. Houghton University is a small private school in Houghton, New York with 1,200 undergraduates, a 89% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,358 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Houghton University Women's Cheerleading

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail the head coach and any assistant who recruits your position. Coaches read emails addressed to them by name.
  2. Lead with your numbersDivision III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so coaches care about academics as much as performance. Lead with both.
  3. Show the academic fitAdmitted students typically score 1170-1375 on the SAT and 26-31 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  4. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up after a week, and again after your next game or meet with updated numbers.
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Questions

Houghton University Women's Cheerleading FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

What division is Houghton University Women's Cheerleading?

Houghton University competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cheerleading.

What conference is Houghton University Women's Cheerleading in?

The Empire Eight.

How many coaches does Houghton University Women's Cheerleading have?

1 coach, led by Natasha Davis, the Head Coach.

How much does Houghton University cost?

In-state tuition is $17,800 and out-of-state tuition is $17,800 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,358.

What is the Houghton University acceptance rate?

89% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Houghton University Women's Cheerleading coaches?

Create a free AthleticScholar account to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026