Husson University

Of the more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs available at Husson University, 19 feature accelerated tracks that allow students to earn their degree and advance in their careers at their own pace. Students can also pursue fully online degrees in areas such as business administration, data analytics, healthcare administration, and integrated technology. In addition to its online offerings, Husson maintains three campuses across Maine where students can explore subjects such as audio engineering, forensic science, hospitality management, and paralegal studies. As a supplement to their classroom learning, more than 95% of students at the university participate in at least one internship, practicum, or clinical learning experience. Applicant's to Husson's bachelor's programs must submit high school transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, one letter of recommendation, and a brief personal essay. The Trustee's Scholar Award provides up to $5,000 in annual aid to students with high entrance exam scores. Admission requirements for graduate programs vary; however, some require professional experience along with a bachelor's degree.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
9% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
86% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
95% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores: | Not required or recommended | High school transcript: | Required |
High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
High school GPA: | Recommended | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Required | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
5 | Education | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
6 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
7 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
8 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
9 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
10 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
12 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
13 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
14 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
15 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
16 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
17 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |