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Husson University

Husson

Bangor, Maine 04401-2929

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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UrbanGreek life

Known for health sciences

Husson University is a private institution in Bangor with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1110, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,025 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,798.

Established
1898
Motto
Character Humility
Mascot
Baldwin
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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Admission Office

1 College Circle, Bangor, ME 04401

207-941-7000[email protected]
86%Acceptance
1110SAT Avg
2,395Students
17:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$45,025Earnings 10yr
$20,798Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1110

Reading & Writing
510620
Math
490600

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-RequiredTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common ApplicationHusson Application

Early Action

December 1

Regular Decision

Rolling

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships
Students receiving aid
99%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$22,194
Room & Board$11,964
Books & Supplies$1,150
Total Cost of Attendance$34,073
Average Net Price$20,798
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,178
$30–48K$15,745
$48–75K$16,854
$75–110K$21,654
$110K+$25,766

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

30.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
80
Avg class size
18
Student-faculty ratio
16:1

Programs (93)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Campus Life

Division IIINorth Atlantic ConferenceGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

First-year students

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-styleTownhouses

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
2,395
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83%
Black 6%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.7%
Freshman Retention76.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,554
10 Years$45,025

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Eagles

WomenFootballField hockeyAnd womenOutdoor trackIndoor trackVolleyball

History & Fun Facts

  • In 1933, the Bangor school was bought by Chesley H.
  • On December 27, 1946, following a stockholders meeting the college was renamed to Husson College.
  • The name change became effective on January 2, 1947.
  • In 1953 the Maine Legislature authorized the school to grant Bachelor of Science degrees.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from ME state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
205 mi(355 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
388 mi(673 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
468 mi(811 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PWM Portland Jetport111 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston186 mi
BOS Boston Logan203 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA205 mi · ~5h 55m drive
New York, NY388 mi · ~11h 13m drive
Hartford, CT288 mi · ~8h 19m drive
Providence, RI246 mi · ~7h 6m drive
Albany, NY290 mi · ~8h 23m drive
Syracuse, NY386 mi · ~11h 9m drive
Rochester, NY453 mi · ~13h 5m drive
Buffalo, NY520 mi · ~15h 1m drive
Philadelphia, PA468 mi · ~13h 31m drive
Pittsburgh, PA644 mi · ~18h 36m drive
Harrisburg, PA518 mi · ~14h 58m drive
Newark, NJ393 mi · ~11h 21m drive
Trenton, NJ440 mi · ~12h 43m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

Nearby Attractions

Bangor Waterfrontwalkable

Scenic waterfront with concerts, farmers market, and events

Stephen King's House

Famous author's Victorian mansion with distinctive bat-wing fence

Acadia National Park

Stunning coastal national park with hiking and ocean views

University of Maine Museum of Artwalkable

Contemporary art museum in downtown Bangor

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

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