Houghton University Acceptance Rate
Houghton, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,068
- Admitted
- 990
- Yield
- 23.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Houghton University's acceptance rate has fallen from 93.8% in 2014–15 to 92.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 792 to 1,068 (+35%) over that period.
Its 92.7% rate makes Houghton University more selective than about 15% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 3%.
Houghton University has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 23.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 792 | 743 | 93.8% | 238 |
| 2015–16 | 773 | 731 | 94.6% | 270 |
| 2016–17 | 1,074 | 852 | 79.3% | 248 |
| 2017–18 | 821 | 750 | 91.4% | 268 |
| 2018–19 | 814 | 774 | 95.1% | 257 |
| 2019–20 | 1,005 | 811 | 80.7% | 228 |
| 2020–21 | 1,004 | 803 | 80% | 169 |
| 2021–22 | 1,008 | 797 | 79.1% | 204 |
| 2022–23 | 974 | 750 | 77% | 180 |
| 2023–24 | 1,068 | 990 | 92.7% | 235 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 695 | 648 | 93.2% |
| Men | 373 | 342 | 91.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–700 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 580–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–28 | 6% |
How Houghton University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Houghton University's acceptance rate?
Houghton University's acceptance rate is 92.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (990 admitted of 1,068 applicants).
Is Houghton University test optional?
Houghton University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Houghton University?
Houghton University received 1,068 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 990.
What SAT score do you need for Houghton University?
Admitted students at Houghton University typically scored 600–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Houghton University getting harder to get into?
Houghton University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 93.8% in 2014–15 to 92.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.houghton.edu/.