More selective than 17% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
19% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Houghton University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Houghton University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Houghton University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 695 |
| SAT math | 570 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1170 | 1375 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Houghton University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 600–695 | 570–680 | 26–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 600–700 | 580–690 | 23–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Houghton University compared with other New York colleges?
Houghton University has the 117th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | Niagara University | 87% | 75% | $17,248 |
| 114 | Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz | 87% | 5% | $21,437 |
| 115 | Wagner College | 88% | 65% | $28,241 |
| 116 | Yeshiva Derech Chaim | 88% | 80% | $12,072 |
| 117 | Houghton University | 89% | 65% | $20,519 |
| 118 | Mount Saint Mary College | 89% | 65% | $25,522 |
| 119 | Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah | 89% | 58% | $10,273 |
| 120 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | 89% | 45% | $17,225 |
| 121 | Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute | 89% | 73% | $10,728 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Houghton University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Houghton University admissions questions
What is the Houghton University acceptance rate?
Houghton University accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 990 of 1,068 applicants were admitted.
Does Houghton University require the SAT or ACT?
Houghton University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 19% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Houghton University?
The middle 50% of Houghton University enrolled first-year students scored 1170–1375 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Houghton University?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (235 of 990).
Is Houghton University getting harder to get into?
Houghton University accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Houghton University overview