Houghton University Admission
Acceptance Rate
92.70%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.74%
Freshmen Enrollment
180
SAT Scores
1,310
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 974 students have applied and 750 students have allowed to admit to Houghton University (Acceptance rate: 77.00%). Houghton's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 24.00 % where 180 students have finally enrolled out of 750 admitted students.
Houghton acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bard College and The King's College, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.38%).
Houghton enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 10.97%).
How to Apply to Houghton University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Houghton. Houghton offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.houghton.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.houghton.edu/undergraduate/houghton-ny/admission/applying/ |
| Financial Aid | www.houghton.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://admission.houghton.edu/register/calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.houghton.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/federal-aid/ |
| Athletic | athletics.houghton.edu/sports/2011/1/8/GEN_0108112703.aspx? |
| Disability Service | www.houghton.edu/academics/academic-resources/center-for-academic-success-and-advising/learning-related-disabilities/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Houghton and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Houghton University is 1,310 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Houghton University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,247). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton University | 1,310 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,247 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Houghton University, 56 students submitted SAT scores (31% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,310 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 600 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| Total | 1,110 | 1,200 | 1,320 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Houghton University, 3 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Houghton Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Houghton University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Legacy status.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |