Husson University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,618 students.
About This School
Husson University is a private nonprofit institution located in Bangor, Maine with approximately 2,618 undergraduate students enrolled. Husson University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,005 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $42,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Husson University is a private university in Bangor, Maine, United States. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and as of Fall 2022 had a total enrollment of 3,065 students, including 636 graduate students in master's and doctoral programs.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $20,798 average net price is genuinely affordable, and the $21,500 median debt at graduation is relatively manageable, but a 57% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish — that's a real concern worth asking the school about directly. Median earnings of $42,500 ten years out are modest, so this makes the most sense if you're pursuing one of Husson's career-focused programs in business, nursing, or pharmacy, where job placement tends to be more direct. Worth considering if you have a clear professional goal and a plan to stay engaged — but do your homework on support services and why so many students leave before finishing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Husson University graduates earn most above the national rate in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($55,648 vs $50,523 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($78,167 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 76 | $78,167 | $88,910 | −$10,743 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 72 | $56,244 | $54,562 | +$1,682 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 52 | $62,059 | $68,257 | −$6,198 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 44 | $55,315 | $55,378 | −$63 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 37 | $48,777 | $44,889 | +$3,888 |
| Psychology, General | 28 | $45,390 | $50,706 | −$5,316 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 23 | $40,445 | $47,382 | −$6,937 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 21 | $61,215 | $61,296 | −$81 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 20 | $65,815 | $76,194 | −$10,379 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 14 | $51,833 | $56,726 | −$4,893 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 6 | $55,648 | $50,523 | +$5,125 |
| Security Science and Technology | 3 | $51,772 | $57,805 | −$6,033 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,618 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Husson University?
Husson University has an acceptance rate of 81%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Husson University hard to get into?
Not especially. Husson University has an acceptance rate of 81%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Husson University cost?
The average net price at Husson University is about $21,005 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Husson University?
Husson University has a graduation rate of 59%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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