Husson University (Husson)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Bangor, ME that costs an average of $22,146 a year after financial aid, admits 81% of applicants and graduates 60% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$22,146
Acceptance rate
81%
Graduation rate
60%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,136
Private nonprofitSmall city2,618 undergraduates
Cost of Husson
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $38,081 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $24,126 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,316 |
| Books and supplies | $1,150 |
| Average net price after aid | $22,146 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,332 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,209 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,697 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,479 |
| $110,001+ | $27,958 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Husson's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 81% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,180 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 535–650 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 530–625 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 75% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $50,349 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,136 |
| Rank in Maine (earnings) | 9th of 17 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $27,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $307 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 44% |
| Students with federal loans | 70% |
Majors and programs at Husson
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 140 | $75,751 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 35 | $59,633 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 101 | $48,153 | $23,670 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 24 | $44,799 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 38 | $44,680 | $20,137 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 82 | $43,831 | $27,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 40 | $41,888 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | 65 | $40,044 | $27,468 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 132 | $37,878 | $27,000 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 59 | $35,885 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 8 | — | — |
| Biology | 11 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 2 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 14 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 12 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 21 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 68 | — | $27,000 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 3 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 7 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 21 | — | — |
| International Business | 2 | — | — |
| Journalism | 4 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | — | — |
| Marketing | 10 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 3 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 18 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 1 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 8 | — | — |
| Statistics | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 21 | $36,880 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 20 | $36,231 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 11 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 2 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 5 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 5 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 58 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 20 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 95 | $115,148 | $50,276 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 164 | $71,745 | $20,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 73 | $64,546 | $29,907 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 21 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 29 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 1 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 15 | — | — |
| Insurance | 6 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 10 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | 13 | — | — |
| Public Health | 4 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 11 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $119,173 | $128,156 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $74,718 | $52,989 |
Professional degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 43 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 68 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 5 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 6 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 9 | — | — |
| Insurance | 1 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 1 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 20 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maine
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby College | Waterville | $19,835 | 7.1% | $88,776 |
| University of New England | Biddeford | $38,617 | 92% | $68,670 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick | $15,595 | 7.1% | $90,153 |
| Bates College | Lewiston | $27,390 | 13% | $98,373 |
| Unity Environmental University | New Gloucester | $20,750 | — | $46,894 |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish | $29,029 | 84% | $69,579 |
| Thomas College | Waterville | $23,739 | 96% | $53,206 |
| Maine College of Art & Design | Portland | $40,801 | 76% | $38,062 |
About Husson
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Bangor, ME |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 2,618 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | husson.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Husson's acceptance rate?
Husson University admits 81% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,180 on the SAT.
How much does Husson cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $38,081 a year (tuition and fees: $24,126). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $22,146 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,332.
How much do Husson graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $57,136 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 17 similar colleges in Maine. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($75,751 a year after graduation).
What is Husson's graduation rate?
60% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.