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Husson University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,168
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 86%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Bangor, Maine, Husson University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Husson University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Husson University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Husson University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Husson University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,430

Cost of attendance at Husson University in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $10,171
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,430

Cost of attendance at Husson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $21,798
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Husson University received on average $11,797 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,797
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 238 45% $4,710 $1,120,968
Other Federal Grant 238 45% $5,298 $1,260,876
State Grant/Scholarships 225 43% $1,426 $320,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 516 98% $8,801 $4,541,147
Total Grant & Scholarships 519 98% $11,797 $6,122,773

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Husson University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Husson University students is 54.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.4%.

54.0%

  • asian 57.1% 4 students
  • African American 25.0% 6 students
  • white 56.7% 257 students
  • unknown 36.4% 4 students
  • hispanic 83.3% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 28.6% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Eastern Collegiate Football Conference
  • Baseball North Atlantic Conference
  • Basketball North Atlantic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country North Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Husson University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Husson University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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