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Houghton University Score Requirements
Houghton University has an average SAT score of 1260, with a 25th percentile of 1170 and a 75th percentile of 1350. The average ACT score is 26, with a range of 23 at the 25th percentile and 28 at the 75th percentile. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 80, the average IELTS score is 6.5, and the average Duolingo score is 105, all with minimums set at those averages. The unweighted GPA average is 3.63, and 19% of students submit SAT scores while only 6% submit ACT scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Houghton University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.63 for undergraduate admissions. Data on weighted GPA averages and percentiles is not disclosed. The University does not provide figures for the 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1170-1350
Average: 1260
Submitting SAT: 19%
Math: 580-690
Reading: 600-700
Houghton University has an average SAT score of 1260, with a 25th percentile score of 1170 and a 75th percentile score of 1350. For the Math component, the 25th percentile is 580 and the 75th percentile is 690. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is 600 and the 75th percentile is 700. Notably, 19% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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23-28
Average: 26
Submitting ACT: 6%
Math: 22-31
English: 24-30
Reading: -
Science: -
Houghton University has an average ACT score of 26, with a 25th percentile score of 23 and a 75th percentile score of 28. In the math component, the 25th percentile is 22 and the 75th percentile is 31. For English, the 25th percentile is 24 and the 75th percentile is 30. Notably, only 6% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application. Reading and science component scores are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Houghton University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80, indicating consistency in the scoring. The University does not disclose specific percentiles for the listening, reading, speaking, or writing components of the TOEFL.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Houghton University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means taking the highest scores from multiple test attempts across different sections to create the best possible composite score. Since Houghton does not permit this practice, applicants must submit their best single test scores for consideration.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Houghton University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, it does not allow self-reporting of scores, which refers to the ability for students to report their test scores without official documentation. Currently, 19% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 6% submit ACT scores; together, this totals 25%, indicating some students may submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
33-38
Average: 35
Houghton University's average International Baccalaureate (IB) score is 35, with a range between the 25th percentile at 33 and the 75th percentile at 38. The University recommends higher-level subjects in Psychology, Biology, and History, while suggested standard-level subjects include English B, Math AI, and Visual Arts.
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