Husson University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Bangor, Maine with 2,618 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, costs an average of $22,146 a year after grants and graduates 60% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Husson University acceptance rate and admissions
Husson University admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 535 to 650, math 530 to 625). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Husson University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $40 for U.S. applicants ($0 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Husson University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Husson University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $24,126 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,316 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $38,081 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $22,146 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $22,146 a year after grants and scholarships, $15,935 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Husson University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Husson University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 60% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $57,136 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 47% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Husson University majors and what graduates earn
Husson University awarded bachelor's degrees in 36 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($78,167).
All 36 majors at Husson University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Husson University
16 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 16 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 82 | $71,745 | $20,500 |
| Nursing | Master's | 48 | $115,148 | $50,276 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 34 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 31 | $64,546 | $29,907 |
| Pharmacy | Professional doctorate | 19 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, Other | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Hospitality management | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Insurance | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Husson University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,618 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 65% women, 35% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Husson University?
Husson University admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Husson University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $24,126. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $22,146 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Husson University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 535 to 650 in reading and writing and 530 to 625 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Husson University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Husson University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Husson University?
60% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Husson University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $57,136 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.