Husson University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Husson University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Husson University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Bangor, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,526, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 46 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,204.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1000-1220
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
4k
Students enrolled
61%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
64%
Unknown
2%
Black
5%
Hispanic
1%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
31
Total Online Enrollment
1,925
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.61% online, 39% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
70% On-campus
30% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates12% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's20% online
Graduate Certificate75% online
Master's59% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $21,204 | $21,204 |
| Graduate | $18,542 | $18,542 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,150 |
| On-campus room and board | $11,964 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,200 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,000 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,450 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,450 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $35,518 | $35,518 |
| Off-campus without family | $35,804 | $35,804 |
| Off-campus with family | $24,804 | $24,804 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
37%
State Grant Aid
35%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
37%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Field Hockey
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 10 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 11 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 12 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 13 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 15 | Psychology. | |||
| 16 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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