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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Houghton University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

88
%
Acceptance rate
3.58
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Houghton University?

88%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Houghton accepted 88% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,041 people applied and 923 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
570 / 633 (90%)
Men
353 / 408 (87%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Houghton University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at Houghton University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Houghton University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Houghton considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Houghton University?

3.58
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Houghton University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.58. 29% of freshmen who attended Houghton were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 64% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
5%
3.75-3.99
45%
3.50-3.74
25%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
3%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

19%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

6%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
570
75th Percentile
680
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
75th Percentile
695
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1170
75th Percentile
1350
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