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Husson University

Husson University
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401

Official telephone: (207) 941-7000
Fax number: (207) 941-7988
Website: www.husson.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 2,691
Full-time undergraduates: 2,217
Part-time undergraduates: 474
Total graduate students: 727
Full-time graduate students: 563
Part-time graduate students: 164
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 21
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 18%

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 200 acres
City or town school is located in: Bangor, ME
Population of city/town: 33,039
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campuses in Presque Isle and Westbrook.
Nearest major city: Portland, ME
Distance of nearest major city: 125 miles
Population of nearest major city: 66,318
Online campus map: www.husson.edu/content/
237/maps-directions

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (78%)
  • other housing including Suite-style housing. (22%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 80%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 39%
Percent of students who live off campus: 61%
Students required to live on campus: All freshmen and sophomores under age 21 must live on campus unless living with relatives within a 30-mile radius.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 90%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 130
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Theater, family business center.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 2
Percent of men who join fraternities: 3%
Number of social sororities on campus: 3
Percent of women who join sororities: 6%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station
School newspaper(s): Spectator
Number of honor societies: 2
Total number of registered organizations: 59
Campus-based religious organizations:
Alpha Chi Christian Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ.
International student organizations:
international club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
political, data processing management, nursing, physical therapy, and special-interest groups; outing, marketing, accounting, and paralegal clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Frank Pergolizzi,
Director of Athletics
School colors: green, gold, and white
School mascot: Eagle
Athletic conference memberships: North Atlantic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's divingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's footballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Men's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccerno 
Men's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's divingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's field hockeynoNCAA Div. III
Women's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 16%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 8%
Athletic facilities:
lacrosse, soccer, and softball fields; football field, baseball stadium, fitness center with pool, gymnasium, outdoor basketball court, outdoor beach volleyball
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, flag football, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, soccer, volleyball, white water rafting
Club sports for men:
cheerleading, hockey
Club sports for women:
cheerleading, dance, hockey

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Bangor (2 miles)
Nearest other airport: Portland (125 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Portland (125 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Bangor (2 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 14%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 20% immediately, 30% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Husson University, University of Maine at Orono.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 65% within six months of graduation, 90% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Baker, Newman and Noyes; Berry, Dunn, McNeil and Parker; Eastern Maine Medical Center, Key Bank, State of Maine, St. Joseph's Hospital. The Aroostook Medical Center.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Deborah Johnson, President/CEO, Eastern Maine Medical Center
  • Dennis Mitchell, Senior Vice President, Northern Trust Boston.

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