Husson University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3913 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1115 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1044 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 19 | In Maine |
| #2181 of 2,395 | For Family medicine |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 2,588
- Graduates
- 723
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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% | 89% |
| Applicants | 2,802 | 1,197 | 1,605 |
| Admissions | 2,397 | 962 | 1,435 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 584 | 245 | 339 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 2 | 10 |
1,393 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
888 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2758 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 158 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 127 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 52 (2%) |
| Asian | 52 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 33 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Husson University is $20,197 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 | $14,957 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,883 |
| $48-75K | $17,625 |
| $75-110K | $21,819 |
| $110K+ | $26,029 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,530 | $16,780 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,530 | $16,780 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,530 | $16,780 |
| Fee in-district | $900 | $900 |
| Fee in-state | $900 | $900 |
| Fee out-of-state | $900 | $900 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,168 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,006 |
| Room charge | $5,542 |
| Meal charge | $5,464 |
Husson University majors
Husson University has granted 528 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 202 master's across 15 programs, and 77 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 | 6 | 59 | 108 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 85 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 61 | 14 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 46 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 39 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 38 | |||
| Pharmacy | 38 | |||
| Accounting | 5 | 23 | ||
| Psychology, General | 25 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 21 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | 3 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 19 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 18 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 14 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | 6 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 10 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 9 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | |||
| Pre-Law Studies | 9 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Sports Communication | 8 | |||
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other | 4 | 3 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 6 | |||
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Nursing Education | 5 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | |||
| Finance, General | 4 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 4 | |||
| Homeland Security | 3 | |||
| Insurance | 3 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 2 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | |||
| Environmental Science | 2 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | |||
| Radio and Television | 2 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | |||
| Graphic Design | 1 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 1 | |||
| Journalism | 1 | |||
| Kinesiotherapy & Kinesiotherapist | 1 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 12 | 528 | 202 | 77 |
Husson University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 45% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Husson University has published 413 scientific papers with 7,145 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Psychiatry, Biochemistry, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 7 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 10 | 3 |
| 1998 | 6 | 11 |
| 1999 | 4 | 18 |
| 2000 | 1 | 24 |
| 2001 | 5 | 31 |
| 2002 | 2 | 24 |
| 2003 | 6 | 32 |
| 2004 | 3 | 50 |
| 2005 | 9 | 60 |
| 2006 | 6 | 58 |
| 2007 | 4 | 65 |
| 2008 | 9 | 73 |
| 2009 | 9 | 85 |
| 2010 | 11 | 124 |
| 2011 | 17 | 114 |
| 2012 | 20 | 153 |
| 2013 | 17 | 209 |
| 2014 | 17 | 282 |
| 2015 | 25 | 292 |
| 2016 | 23 | 349 |
| 2017 | 35 | 459 |
| 2018 | 37 | 522 |
| 2019 | 34 | 738 |
| 2020 | 20 | 891 |
| 2021 | 22 | 1070 |
| 2022 | 46 | 944 |
Notable alumni
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Paul LePage
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Paul Richard LePage is an American politician who served as the 74th Governor of Maine from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, LePage served two terms as a city councilor in Waterville, Maine, before being elected Mayor of Waterville in 2004, serving until 2011.
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Karla MacFarlane
- Years
- 1969-.. (age 54)
- 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.
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 | 541 |
| 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 |