HUSSON UNIVERSITY
- One College Circle
- Bangor, ME 04401
- OPEID College Code: 00204300
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- General Phone: (207) 941-7000
- President: William H Beardsley
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 2,881
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Husson University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy
- Website
- www.husson.edu

- Mission Statement
- Husson College is a private institution of post secondary education offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, health, education, and professional studies. Husson seeks to serve motivated, career-oriented students through a curriculum, which integrates liberal arts and sciences, professional and technical studies, and experiential learning outside the classroom.
Husson dedicates itself to excellence in teaching, to a personalized collegiate experience, to the development of individual self worth, to a curriculum which promotes clear thinking and communication skills, and to an environment which values the search for ethical truths in a changing world.
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 564 | 716 | 1,280 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 486 (86%) | 627 (88%) | 1,113 (87%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 245 (50%) | 288 (46%) | 533 (48%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 504 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 33 | 7% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 510 |
| SAT ® Writing | 390 | 500 |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 71% | 46% | 42% | 79% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,524 | $4,601 | $1,266 | $3,942 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.8% | 7.7% | 4.1% |
| Number in Default | 32 | 39 | 27 |
| Number in Repayment | 551 | 504 | 647 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $12,990 | $12,450 | $11,970 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $12,990 | $12,450 | $11,970 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,990 | $12,450 | $11,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $970 | $930 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,994 | $6,790 | $6,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,600 | $1,490 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,500 | $3,250 | $3,120 |
| Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,190 | $2,060 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,190 | $2,060 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $22,684 | $21,810 | $20,890 |
| In-State | $22,684 | $21,810 | $20,890 |
| Out of State | $22,684 | $21,810 | $20,890 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,790 | $18,860 | $18,080 |
| In-State | $19,790 | $18,860 | $18,080 |
| Out of State | $19,790 | $18,860 | $18,080 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $16,290 | $15,610 | $14,960 |
| In-State | $16,290 | $15,610 | $14,960 |
| Out of State | $16,290 | $15,610 | $14,960 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,881 Undergraduate: 2,491 Graduate: 390
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,169 Female: 1,712
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,037 Female: 1,454
- Graduate Gender Male: 132 Female: 258
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,107 Part-Time: 774
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,886 Part-Time: 605
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 221 Part-Time: 169
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 45 | 2% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.3% |
| Black | 99 | 3% |
| Asian | 35 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 1% |
| White | 2,666 | 93% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 478 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 779 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 635 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 299 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 166 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 138 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 275 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 91 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 8 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 318 | 264 | 54 |
| Faculty Status | 84 | 81 | 3 |
| Tenured Faculty | 6 | 6 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 91 | 85 | 6 |
| Primarily Instruction | 84 | 81 | 3 |
| Primarily Public Service | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 45 | 37 | 8 |
| Other Professionals | 57 | 46 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 125 | 96 | 29 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 34 | 26 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 87 | 66 | 21 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,149 (77) | $54,869 (46) | $55,564 (31) |
| Professor | $69,977 (8) | $70,659 (6) | $67,930 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $60,168 (22) | $60,611 (14) | $59,391 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,098 (31) | $53,052 (14) | $56,782 (17) |
| Instructor | $38,376 (12) | $38,522 (11) | $36,771 (1) |
| Lecturer | $48,609 (4) | $85,000 (1) | $36,479 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $91,492 (4) | $83,500 (2) | $99,484 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $99,484 (2) | - (-) | $99,484 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $83,500 (2) | $83,500 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,122 (81) | $55,430 (48) | $57,130 (33) |
| Professor | $69,977 (8) | $70,659 (6) | $67,930 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $61,937 (24) | $60,611 (14) | $63,792 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,899 (33) | $54,961 (16) | $56,782 (17) |
| Instructor | $38,376 (12) | $38,522 (11) | $36,771 (1) |
| Lecturer | $48,609 (4) | $85,000 (1) | $36,479 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 332 | 203 | 129 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 319 | 201 | 118 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Field Hockey | 20 | - | 20 |
| Football | 102 | 102 | - |
| Golf | 7 | 7 | - |
| Lacrosse | 47 | 28 | 19 |
| Soccer | 46 | 20 | 26 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming | 21 | - | 21 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $8,343 | $7,235 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,358 | $1,814 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 37 | 20 | 17 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hockey | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 40% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 35% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 31% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 16% |
| 5 Years | 35% |
| 6 Years | 38% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 7 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 7 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 25 | 26 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 25 | 26 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009