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Husson University
Most applicants get into Husson University — 81% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Husson University sits in Bangor proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $78,167 four years out. Faculty pay averages $95,220 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,618 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1000 and 1220 — below the ME middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Husson University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Husson University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1000–1220 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Husson University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 600 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Husson University received 2,543 applications and admitted 2,198 (86.4%), with 586 enrolling.
How Husson University compares
| Husson University | Maine median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 81% | 81% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $23,304 | $23,304 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,025 | $48,653 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Husson University's median earnings are $45,025 — below the Maine benchmark of $48,653. Weigh that against the $23,304 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Husson University lists tuition at $23,304 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Husson University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $23,304 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Husson University enrolls 2,618 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Husson University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
59.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a Husson University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Husson University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,167 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,529 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,815 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,059 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $61,215 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,244 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $55,648 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,315 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $51,833 |
| Security Science and Technology | $51,772 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $50,096 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $48,777 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,241 |
| Psychology, General | $45,390 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,445 |
Median earnings for these 15 Husson University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,025 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional Husson University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Husson University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1000–1220 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 81% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Husson University's acceptance rate?
86.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,198 admitted from 2,543 applicants.
How much does Husson University cost?
At Husson University, published tuition is $23,304 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Husson University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Husson University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,025 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Maine
- University of Southern Maine — 79.2% admitted
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine — 83.5% admitted
- Maine College of Art & Design — 76.1% admitted
- Maine College of Health Professions — 71.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.