Husson University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3966 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1110 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1038 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 19 | In Maine |
| #2503 of 3,929 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 2,525
- Graduates
- 608
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80% | 91% |
| Applicants | 2,543 | 1,120 | 1,422 |
| Admissions | 2,198 | 898 | 1,299 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 503 | 210 | 293 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 83 | 13 | 70 |
1,109 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
816 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
73 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Husson University are 1000-1220 (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 | 2598 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 165 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 135 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 101 (3%) |
| Asian | 49 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 24 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (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 $21,101 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 | $14,178 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,745 |
| $48-75K | $16,854 |
| $75-110K | $21,654 |
| $110K+ | $25,766 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,204 | $18,542 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,204 | $18,542 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,204 | $18,542 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | $990 |
| Fee in-state | $990 | $990 |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 | $990 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,197 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,176 |
| Room charge | $5,996 |
| Meal charge | $6,180 |
Husson University majors
Husson University has granted 509 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 234 master's across 14 programs, and 58 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 | 1 | 52 | 82 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 76 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 44 | 18 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 59 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 42 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 42 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 34 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 29 | |||
| Psychology, General | 28 | |||
| Pharmacy | 24 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | 20 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 21 | |||
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 21 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 16 | |||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 14 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 13 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |||
| Pre-Law Studies | 8 | |||
| Finance, General | 7 | |||
| General Studies | 7 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 7 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | |||
| Financial Planning and Services | 6 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 6 | |||
| Homeland Security | 5 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 5 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 4 | |||
| Graphic Design | 4 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 3 | |||
| Insurance | 3 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Sports Communication | 3 | |||
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other | 2 | |||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 2 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |||
| Journalism | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Public Health, General | 2 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 1 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | |||
| Nursing Education | 1 | |||
| Radio and Television | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 9 | 509 | 234 | 58 |
Husson University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 44% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 52% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Husson University has published 550 scientific papers with 11,660 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | 4 | 7 |
| 1997 | 14 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 | 16 |
| 1999 | 5 | 28 |
| 2000 | 11 | 36 |
| 2001 | 4 | 41 |
| 2002 | 3 | 36 |
| 2003 | 6 | 43 |
| 2004 | 2 | 60 |
| 2005 | 12 | 69 |
| 2006 | 8 | 54 |
| 2007 | 7 | 65 |
| 2008 | 14 | 88 |
| 2009 | 9 | 124 |
| 2010 | 16 | 144 |
| 2011 | 24 | 198 |
| 2012 | 22 | 238 |
| 2013 | 20 | 314 |
| 2014 | 23 | 373 |
| 2015 | 26 | 484 |
| 2016 | 33 | 510 |
| 2017 | 39 | 614 |
| 2018 | 41 | 725 |
| 2019 | 38 | 1037 |
| 2020 | 22 | 1190 |
| 2021 | 29 | 1269 |
| 2022 | 54 | 1207 |
| 2023 | 28 | 1305 |
| 2024 | 19 | 1211 |
Notable alumni
-
Paul LePage
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Paul Richard LePage is an 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.
-
Karla MacFarlane
- Years
- 1969-.. (age 56)
- 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 | 473 |
| 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 |