Husson University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,360

3.32% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$19,342

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

4.97%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

84.7%

2,301 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

3,473

75.5% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

57.7%

315 Graduates

About

Husson University is a higher education institution located in Penobscot County, ME. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Husson University were General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees awarded), General Health Services (61 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (53 degrees).

In 2020, 1,031 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Husson University. 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (896 degrees), 26.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Husson University is $18,360, which is $−4,170 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Husson University is $18,360, which is $−4,170 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,342.

In 2020, 88% of undergraduate students attending Husson University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,360

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Husson University was $18,360. The cost of tuition at Husson University is $−4,170 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Husson University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,342

2020 Value

4.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Husson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,342. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Husson University grew by 4.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Husson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,062

Room and Board

$1,150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Husson University was of $10,062 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,150. The cost of room and board increased by 1.99% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Husson University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Husson University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.33% with respect to 2019, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Husson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.97%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Husson University was 4.97%, which represents 47 out of the 945 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Husson University received 2,301 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 9.02% annual decline. Out of those 2,301 applicants, 1,948 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,473 students enrolled at Husson University in 2020, and 93% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Husson University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,948

Accepted Out of 2,301

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Husson University was 84.7% (1,948 admissions from 2,301 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 84.6%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −9.02%, while admissions declined by −8.93%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Husson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

93%

Submission Percentage

494

Scores Submitted

93% of enrolled first-time students at Husson University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Husson University has a total enrollment of 3,473 students. The full-time enrollment at Husson University is 2,623 students and the part-time enrollment is 850. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Husson University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Husson University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84% White, 4.95% Black or African American, 2.79% Two or More Races, 1.7% Asian, 1.27% Hispanic or Latino, 0.547% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0288% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Husson University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.3%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Black or African American Male (4.06%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.4%), followed by White Male (27.6%) and Black or African American Male (3.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Husson University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,473 students. The full-time enrollment at Husson University is 2,623 and the part-time enrollment is 850. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Husson University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Husson University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Husson University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Husson University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Husson University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,919
Black or African American
172
Two or More Races
97

The enrolled student population at Husson University is 84% White, 4.95% Black or African American, 2.79% Two or More Races, 1.7% Asian, 1.27% Hispanic or Latino, 0.547% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0288% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 102 students (2.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 225 more women than men received degrees from Husson University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Husson University is white (896 degrees awarded). There were 26.4 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Husson University is General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (61 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (53 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Husson University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (41 degrees awarded), Legal (47 degrees), and Protective Services (90 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Husson University are Accountants & auditors (1,042,541 people), Other managers (726,180 people), Financial managers (460,525 people), Chief executives & legislators (368,893 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (300,561 people).

The most specialized majors at Husson University are Communication Technologies (41 degrees awarded), Legal (47 degrees), Protective Services (90 degrees), Communications (53 degrees), and Business (329 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Husson University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Husson University are Elementary & secondary schools (599,402 people), Banking & related activities (505,200 people), Computer Systems Design (493,870 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (474,937 people), and Insurance carriers (454,357 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Husson University.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
70 degree-majorss awarded
General Health Services
61 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
53 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Husson University was General Business Administration & Management with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Husson University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

403

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

628

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 403 degrees were awarded to men at Husson University, which is 0.642 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (628).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Husson University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Husson University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 116 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 116 degrees were awarded to women at Husson University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 116 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 28% of students graduating from Husson University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Husson University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
896 degrees awarded
Black or African American
34 degrees awarded
Unknown
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Husson University is white (896 degrees awarded). There were 26.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

1.94% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
562 degrees awarded
White Male
334 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Husson University is white female (562 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (334 degrees).

Operations

Husson University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $−NaNM (−5.57%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Husson University had a total salary expenditure of $54M. Husson University employs 53 Assistant professors, 38 Associate professors, and 32 Instructors. Most academics at Husson University are Female Assistant professors (30), Male Assistant professors(23), and Male Associate professors (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Husson University are: Service, with 86 employees, Management, with 56 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

Endowment

$20.2M

2020 Endowment

1.05%

growth from 2019

Husson University has an endowment valued at about $20.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Husson University grew 1.05% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $19.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Husson University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.96M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Husson University received $2.96M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$28M

2020 Salaries

5.89%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Husson University paid a median of $28M in salaries, which represents 51.9% of their overall expenditure ($54M) and a 5.89% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.865% decline from 2018 and a 0.938% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.59M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2020, Husson University paid a total of $9.59M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

86 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Husson University were Assistant professor with 53 employees; Associate professor with 38 employees; and Associate professor with 32 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Husson University were Service with 86 employees; Management with 56 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Husson University was Female Assistant professor with 30 employees, Male Assistant professor with 23 employees, and Male Associate professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Husson University.