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Husson University, formerly known as the Husson College, was founded in 1898, and is a private university and is located in Bangor, Maine. It was initially established as the Shaw School of Business, and the name was changed to Husson University in October, 2008. The campus of the institute is spread across an area of 200 acres. The university offers a number of master’s, bachelor’s and associate’s degree courses in several fields of study. Continuing education programs are also offered by the university. Husson University is organized into the following academic divisions:
Husson University's athletics department fields more than 10 men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. The teams are nicknamed the Eagles, and they participate in football, softball, basketball, volleyball, and golf.
Students attend Husson College in Bangor, ME, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Husson College degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
Applicants to Husson College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Husson College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,474 students at the school (as of 2007).
Husson College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Northeast Region and North Atlantic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Husson College is a private institution of post secondary education offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, health, education, and professional studies. Husson seeks to serve motivated, career-oriented students through a curriculum, which integrates liberal arts and sciences, professional and technical studies, and experiential learning outside the classroom.
Husson dedicates itself to excellence in teaching, to a personalized collegiate experience, to the development of individual self worth, to a curriculum which promotes clear thinking and communication skills, and to an environment which values the search for ethical truths in a changing world."
More complete details are provided below.
Husson College
One College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401-2999
General Phone: (207) 941-7000
http://www.husson.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 198 | business management, accounting, international business, marketing, finance, small business operations |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, mental health nursing, various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | physical therapy, clinical psychology, psychology, counseling psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, biology teaching, school counseling |
| Medicine | 9 | medical preparatory |
| Hospitality | 6 | hospitality administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | occupational therapy, kinesiotherapy |
| Science | 3 | biology, chemistry courses |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | English, humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for Husson College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 261 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 95 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Husson College had a total enrollment of 2,474 students (1,997 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Husson College offers campus housing for 930 of its 1,997 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bangor, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,970 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,970 |
| Room and board | $ 6,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 930 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,490 |
Financial Aid:
Husson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 204300)
Husson College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $61,872 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $59,150 | 5 | $64,137 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $48,536 | 16 | $51,091 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $35,974 | 7 | $43,733 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $50,674 | 31 | $51,961 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Northeast Region |
| Basketball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | North Atlantic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Husson College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) NCAA athletic conference member
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