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Your chances of getting into Husson University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

76.5%
Admission Difficulty for Husson University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Husson University is 76.5%.  Its admission rate is the 9th lowest in Maine.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Husson University and can you get accepted?

Husson University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,155 out of the 1,509 who applied were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 70 percent (SAT 940/1160 ACT 17/21). Husson University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.06. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Husson University?

77% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Husson University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.06 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1050 on the SAT
  • Score 19 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Husson University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.06*

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Husson University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Husson University are to have around a 3.06 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.06 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Husson University accepts 77% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Husson University is 3.06 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #11 in Maine for highest average GPA.

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*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.06 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Husson University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

940-1160

Applicants Submitting SAT 

99%
SAT Scores for Husson University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 470
Math 25th Percentile 470
Composite 25th Percentile 940
SAT Scores for Husson University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 590
Math 75th Percentile 570
Composite 75th Percentile 1160
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Husson University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Husson University is 1050 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1160. Students who get into Husson University score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers..  Husson University ranks #9 in the state of Maine for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1050 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Husson University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 830, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1050, you have around a 77% chance of being admitted. A 1160 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

Husson University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1160 and Above Good >86%
1050 to 1160 Avg + 77%-86%
940 to 1050 Avg - 64%-77%
830 to 940 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 830 Low <48%
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Husson University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

5%
ACT Scores for Husson University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for Husson University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 22
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 21
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Husson University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Husson University is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 21.  The school ranks #7 in Maine for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

5 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Husson University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Husson University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 77% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 86% with a 21 ACT score.

Husson University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >86%
19 to 21 Avg + 77%-86%
17 to 19 Avg - 64%-77%
15 to 17 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 15 Low <48%
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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Husson University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 871 638 1,509
Accepted 681 474 1,155
Acceptance Rate 78% 74% 77%
Enrolled 205 161 366
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 34% 32%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Husson University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Husson University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Husson University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Husson University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Husson University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.06 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1050 and ACT of 19 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161165 IPEDS survey data for Husson University.

Last updated February 24, 2024