Husson University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3876 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1089 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1018 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 19 | In Maine |
| #2214 of 3,630 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 2,429
- Graduates
- 636
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- husson.edu
Husson University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Husson University has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 88% | 94% |
| Applicants | 2,542 | 1,144 | 1,395 |
| Admissions | 2,321 | 1,007 | 1,312 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 567 | 256 | 309 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 10 | 4 | 6 |
1,248 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
662 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
102 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Husson University are 1020-1210 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2545 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 175 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 115 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 112 (4%) |
| Asian | 42 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 31 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 30 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Husson University is $19,978 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,751 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,547 |
| $48-75K | $16,095 |
| $75-110K | $21,909 |
| $110K+ | $25,133 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $20,150 | $17,220 |
| Tuition in-state | $20,150 | $17,220 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,150 | $17,220 |
| Fee in-district | $940 | $940 |
| Fee in-state | $940 | $940 |
| Fee out-of-state | $940 | $940 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,117 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,591 |
| Room charge | $5,708 |
| Meal charge | $5,883 |
Husson University majors
Husson University has granted 578 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 283 master's across 14 programs, and 67 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Husson University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 83 | 112 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 79 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 46 | 18 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 59 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 58 | |||
| Psychology, General | 42 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 38 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 36 | |||
| Pharmacy | 31 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 30 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 20 | 3 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 22 | |||
| Accounting | 20 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | 7 | ||
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 19 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 19 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 12 | |||
| Finance, General | 9 | |||
| Homeland Security | 9 | |||
| Insurance | 9 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 8 | |||
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other | 8 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 8 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 7 | |||
| Nursing Education | 7 | |||
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies & Technicians, Other | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| Pre-Law Studies | 5 | |||
| Sports Communication | 5 | |||
| Journalism | 4 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 4 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | |||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | |||
| Financial Planning and Services | 2 | |||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |||
| General Studies | 1 | |||
| Graphic Design | 1 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 1 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 578 | 283 | 67 |
Husson University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 55% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Husson University has published 495 scientific papers with 9,160 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Psychiatry, Biochemistry, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 | 7 |
| 1997 | 12 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 | 14 |
| 1999 | 5 | 25 |
| 2000 | 12 | 26 |
| 2001 | 4 | 35 |
| 2002 | 4 | 31 |
| 2003 | 6 | 36 |
| 2004 | 3 | 59 |
| 2005 | 11 | 63 |
| 2006 | 8 | 58 |
| 2007 | 7 | 71 |
| 2008 | 14 | 77 |
| 2009 | 8 | 111 |
| 2010 | 11 | 152 |
| 2011 | 24 | 169 |
| 2012 | 23 | 208 |
| 2013 | 18 | 291 |
| 2014 | 22 | 319 |
| 2015 | 25 | 421 |
| 2016 | 29 | 438 |
| 2017 | 33 | 538 |
| 2018 | 38 | 636 |
| 2019 | 39 | 894 |
| 2020 | 21 | 1020 |
| 2021 | 25 | 1107 |
| 2022 | 52 | 1061 |
| 2023 | 24 | 1118 |
Notable alumni
-
Paul LePage
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Paul Richard LePage is American businessman and politician who served as the 74th governor of Maine from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the mayor of Waterville, Maine, from 2004 to 2011 and as a city councilor for Waterville from 1998 to 2002.
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Karla MacFarlane
- Years
- 1969-.. (age 55)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Karla Michelle MacFarlane is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2013 provincial election. A member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, she represents the electoral district of Pictou West. MacFarlane is a graduate of Husson University in Maine with an associate degree in Business Communications. In 2016, MacFarlane was named "Legislator of the Year" at the non-profit Springtide Collective's Better Politics Awards. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial election.
General info
| Alternative names | HU Husson |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898 |
| Motto | Character and Humility |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 456 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine, 04401-2929 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 32,000 |
| Phone | 2079417000 |