Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Martin Luther's yield is 65 pts higher than Houghton's
Yield rate - 2
Martin Luther admits 87% vs. 89% at Houghton
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Martin LutherSelective
- HoughtonAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Martin LutherTest-optional
- HoughtonTest-optional
How they read a record
Martin Luther
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Houghton
GPA is required; the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Martin Luther | Houghton |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why