Overview of Husson University

Husson University is a small private university in Bangor, Maine. Academics are backed by a 15 to 1 student/faculty ratio and a mean class size of 20. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 3,763 (2,912 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 41% Male/59% Female
• 82% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $18,940
• Books: $1,150
• Room and Board: $10,223
• Other Expenses: $2,000
• Total Cost: $32,313

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 97%
  • Loans: 84%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $9,123
  • Loans: $7,216

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; and Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 28%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 54%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• The university fields 14 intercollegiate athletic teams. The Husson Eagles play in the NCAA Division III North Atlantic Conference.

Overview of Husson University Admissions

Husson University has an acceptance rate of 83%, making it largely open. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside the admission offices’ mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the next steps of the application process. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                        

• Husson University Acceptance Rate: 83%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 460/580
  • SAT Math: 470/560
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Composite: 17/22
  • ACT English: 16/23
  • ACT Math: 16/22
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Husson University, it should be easy for you to gain admission to the schools below. If Husson University is currently out of your reach, you can be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University Fresno, California State University Stanislaus, California State University Bakersfield, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Husson University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admission to these schools.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, La Salle University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, University of Texas at El Paso, University of California, Merced, California State University Sacramento, Texas A&M University – Kingsville

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Husson University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Ohio University, University of Alabama, Pace University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, Washington State University

Applying to Husson University

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.husson.edu/admissions/undergraduate-professional-admissions/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.husson.edu/admissions/apply/

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.husson.edu/admissions/graduate-professional-admissions/

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.husson.edu/admissions/graduate-professional-admissions/