Husson University
Husson University is one of the eleven private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Maine. The campus is located in an urban area, in Bangor.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,648 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 578 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 445 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 55% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Husson University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $17,081, and fees were $480. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,081 and $480 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students3,648 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 5 |
Compare Schools
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine
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University of New England
123 miles away |
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Southern New Hampshire University
181 miles away |
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
183 miles away |
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Saint Anselm College
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Endicott College
187 miles away |
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Rivier University
196 miles away |
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Norwich University
196 miles away |
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
204 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 05/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
86%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 950 to 1130 |
| ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $551/credit | |
| In State Students | $551/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $551/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $520/credit | |
| In State Students | $520/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $520/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $24,795 | $24,795 | $24,795 |
| ADN | 70 | $38,570 | $38,570 | $38,570 |
| BSN | 125 | $68,875 | $68,875 | $68,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 84% of Husson University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 41% | $4,081 |
| Other Federal Grant | 39% | $832 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,656 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 79% | $6,594 |
| Federal Student Loans | 73% | $5,557 |
| Private Loans | 14% | $10,784 |
$19,429
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,942 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,318 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,809 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,135 |
| Over $110,000$25,174 |
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Student Population
2,768
Undergrads
880
Graduates
2,105
Women
1,543
Men
75%
Full-time
25%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
84% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maine state board of nursing.
