Husson Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 80.95%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1180. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $23,304
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Husson:
- Total Enrollment: 3,367, including 1,155 online students
- 2,763 Undergraduate, 604 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 32.6% men, 67.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 59%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 75%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 109 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 29 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 18 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Husson Overview
Husson University (Husson) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bangor, ME. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Husson's tuition & fees is $23,304 for the academic year 2024-2025. 90% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,284.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,367 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Husson's acceptance rate is 80.95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.92%. The median SAT score is 1180.
Husson ranked 6th in Maine Colleges rankings. Husson University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Husson University is $23,304. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,832.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $24,470 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,137.
| Undergraduate | $23,304 |
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| Graduate | $19,832 |
| Undergraduate | $24,470 |
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| Graduate | $20,137 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Husson University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Husson
| Learning Opportunities |
| ROTC | Army, NAVY |
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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