Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Houghton University is 77.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.00%. 357 men and 617 women applied to Houghton and 271 men and 479 women students were accepted.
Among them, 70 men and 110 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Houghton.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 974 | 357 | 617 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 750 | 271 | 479 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 180 | 70 | 110 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 77.00% | 75.91% | 77.63% | - | - |
| Yield | 24.00% | 25.83% | 22.96% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 56 students (31% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 3 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Houghton.
The median SAT score is 1,200 with 600 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 650 and 25th percentile is 540 .
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1110 | 1200 | 1320 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 600 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Houghton. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Houghton University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Houghton.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.houghton.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | https://www.houghton.edu/undergraduate/houghton-ny/admission/applying/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Master |