- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–695 reading and writing, 570–680 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 26–31 composite
- Average net price: $22,358 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Houghton University reported: an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 26–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Houghton University reviews each application.
Houghton University GPA requirements
Houghton University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Houghton University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Houghton University acceptance rate
Houghton University admitted 923 of 1,041 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Houghton University (formerly Houghton College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Houghton, New York, with 1,162 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Houghton University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 600 | 635 | 695 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 640 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 28 | 32 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 26 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1284 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Houghton University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Houghton University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,358 a year at Houghton University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Houghton University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Houghton University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Houghton University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Houghton University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–695 in reading and writing and 570–680 in math; ACT composite 26–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do I have a chance at Houghton University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Houghton University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Houghton University?
Houghton University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is Houghton University's acceptance rate?
Houghton University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 923 of 1,041 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Houghton University?
No. Houghton University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 24% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Houghton University?
A lot: Houghton University requires high school GPA and essay or personal statement. It considers high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Houghton University consider legacy status?
No. Houghton University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Houghton University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,358 a year at Houghton University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Houghton University?
Yes. Houghton University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Houghton University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Houghton UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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