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Chances of getting into Husson University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
77%
Admission Difficulty for Husson University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Husson University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Husson University is 77%.  It ranks #8 in Maine for lowest rate of acceptance. Husson University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,155 out of 1,509 applicants 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.

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

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Husson University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

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

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Students who get into Husson University score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 940-1160. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 830. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1050 out of 1600. Husson University ranks #6 in Maine for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 99 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

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

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Husson University regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-21. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 15 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 19 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 21 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #5 in Maine for highest average ACT composite score. 5 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Husson University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by 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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Husson University GPA

Estimated 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?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Husson University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Husson University was 3.06 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Maine for highest average GPA. 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 all applicants.

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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.06 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Admission Statistics

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 2021 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
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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.

FAQs

Does Husson University prefer SAT or ACT?

99% of students submit their SAT scores to Husson University. 5% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Husson University?

77% of those who apply are granted admission to Husson University. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Husson University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 940 and 1160. 99% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Husson University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 21. 5% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.