Houghton University
Admissions
Interested in attending Houghton University?
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Houghton University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Houghton accepted 75% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,074 people applied and 810 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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 2 years at Houghton University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 21% 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
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Houghton University?
Grades
27% of freshmen who attended Houghton were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Houghton is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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