From the School

Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.

Welcome to Husson University where, for more than 100 years, we have been preparing leaders for the challenges confronting today's global economy. As a university we offer high quality undergraduate and graduate degrees on our Bangor campus and off campus satellite education centers in Presque Isle and South Portland, Maine. Our programs involve hands-on-learning on and off campus. From clinical hospital and pharmacy settings to business opportunities our students develop skills that allow them to transition from the classroom to the work world. Husson's New England School of Communications also serves the needs of professionals for training. Evening and online studies, our off campus sites and individualized programs also serve adult learners. The lives and careers of our 20,000 alumni are a testimony to our success.

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From The School

http://www.husson.edu/admissions

Overview

Applicants
2,460
Acceptance Rate
80%
Average HS GPA
3.30

GPA Breakdown

16%
Over 3.75
27%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
7%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
1.00 - 1.99

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SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
430 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
430 - 540
ACT Composite
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 23

Testing Policies

Yes
Yes
ACT Writing Policy
ACT with or without Writing accepted
SAT Essay Policy
SAT with Essay component recommended

Deadlines

Regular — August 15

Other Admission Factors

Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA

Selectivity Rating

74/99

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Academic Programs

Accounting, Business Administration, Hospitality, Sports Management, Forensic Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational and Physcial Therapy, Pharmacy, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, English, Health Care Studies, and Data Analytics

Majors and Degrees Offered

AS in Criminal Justice and Business Administration. BS in business administration, computer information systems, software design, hospitality, accounting, forensic science, data analytics, exercise science, health care studies, health sciences, education, nursing, psychology, english, biology, biochemistry and environmental science. MS in occupatioal therapy and counseling, MBA, Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Doctorate of Pharmacy

Faculty and Class Information

Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
376
with Terminal Degree
155
197
Women
179
Men
14
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years

Majors

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology, General.

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.
  • Finance, General.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management.

  • COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Broadcast Journalism.
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other.

  • COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Information Science/Studies.
  • Information Technology.
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator.
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster.

  • EDUCATION.

  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Health Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other.
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

  • ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.

  • Computer Software Technology/Technician.

  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.

  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
  • Pharmacy.
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

  • HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science.
  • Forensic Science and Technology.

  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.

  • American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence.
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
  • Legal Studies, General.
  • Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).

  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies.

  • NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Environmental Science.

  • PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.

  • PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.

  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General.
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Transfer Associate

Career Services

On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship

Notable Faculty

Ben Sidaway, Ph.D.
Professor, Physical Therapy Program
Erin Owen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biology
Marie Hansen
Dean of College of Business, Legal Studies
Sandip Wilson
Associate Professor, Education

Prominent Alumni

Woodrow Cross
President, Cross Insurance
Arthur D. Fuller
Ret. President, Bowater Newsprint Inc.
Joseph F. Dooley
Fmr. President, Duracell
Leo Loiselle
Past President, Institute Management Accountants
James S. Carlisle
CEO, CArlisle Enterprises
Deborah C. Johnson
President, Easter Maine Medical Center
Robert D. O'Donnell
Chairman/CEO, Comm. Bank & Trust, N.J.

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years

Career Services

On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship

ROI & Outcomes

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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees

$26,255 for 2016-17

Financial Aid

Average freshman award for 2016 incoming students: $17,158

Dates

Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,452
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,302
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,248
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
88%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$9,088,119
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$10,085
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$16,530
Required Fees
$480
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,150
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,000
Transportation for Commuters
$1,200
On-Campus Room and Board
$9,498
Comprehensive Fee

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based
 

Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships

Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No

Overall

From The School

See a list of our 54 clubs at http://www.husson.edu/club-directory

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,834
Foreign Countries Represented
19

Demographics

3.82%
African-American
1.84%
Hispanic
86.42%
Caucasian
1.87%
Unknown
2.83%
International
55% female
45% male
22% are out of state
83% are full time
17% are part time

Overview

From The School


Location

Husson University's primary campus (208-acres) is located in Bangor, Maine, a city of approximately 30,000 people, a short drive from the Maine coasts, forests, and mountains. Approximately 250 miles north of Boston and 250 miles east of Quebec City, Bangor has one of the lowest urban crime rates in the United States.

Campus Facilities & Equipment

Please visit our website to see our wonderful facilities: http://www.husson.edu/about/campus-facilities-and-community/ http://hussoneagles.com/facilities/index

Off-Campus Opportunities

Shopping, theaters, dining, skiing within 30 minutes and beautiful Acadia National Park is only 1 hour away.

Campus Life

Undergrads living on campus
39%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
88%
Campus Environment
Suburban
99/99

Housing Options

Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other

Special Needs Admissions

Program / Service Name
OASIS
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Sharon Wilson-Barker
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Special Need Services Offered

Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
No
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
No
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
No
Other assistive technology
Yes

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
1
3% join a fraternity
6% join a sorority

Sports

Athletic Division
Division III
7% participate in intramural sports
18% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Eagles)
10 Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Eagles)
13 Sports

Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball

Student Services

Health
LGBT Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Maine

Sustainability

89/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
33%
Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
No
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
No
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
No
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
No

Campus Security Report

Campus Security Report

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety

The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security

Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Computer store at the University of Maine at Orono

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Trudy McLeod
Office Manager, Admissions
Address
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone
800-448-7766
Email
admit@husson.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Swan Fitness Center
Campus Center
Student Lounge
Newman Gym
Gracie Theater and Atrium
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Bangor Mall
Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
Hero's Sports Bar
Water Front Concerts
Mountains for skiing

Campus Tours

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
March and November Open House events

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
tudorg@husson.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Monday through Thursday only

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
City bus for local transportation 1 1/2 miles to Bangor International Airport 1 1/2 miles to Concord Trailways, Greyhound Taxi
Driving Instructions to Campus
Interstate 95, Exit 185 to Broadway Broadway to Husson Avenue Husson Avenue to College Circle
Local Accommodations
Contact the Admissions Office for a list of area motels


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