- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 535–650 reading and writing, 530–625 math
- Average net price: $21,101 a year (2022–23)
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Husson University reported an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Husson University reviews each application.
Husson University GPA requirements
Husson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Husson University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Husson University acceptance rate
Husson University admitted 2,312 of 2,856 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Husson University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Bangor, Maine, with 2,763 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Husson University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 535 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 625 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1180 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Husson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Husson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,101 a year at Husson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Husson University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Husson University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Husson University?
Husson University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,312 of 2,856 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Husson University's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Husson University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 535–650 in reading and writing and 530–625 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Husson University look for?
Husson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Husson University test optional?
Yes. Husson University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 8% sent SAT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Husson University?
A lot: Husson University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into Husson University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Husson University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Husson University consider legacy status?
No. Husson University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Husson University?
Yes. Husson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Husson University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,101 a year at Husson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Husson University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Husson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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