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Augusta, ME · Bangor, ME
| University of Maine at Augusta | Husson University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,924/yr | $21,005/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,421/yr | $16,606/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,734 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,175/yr | $16,898/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,228/yr | $17,496/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $14,037/yr | $21,273/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,371/yr | $25,262/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $241/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,546/yr | $12,682/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,546/yr | $11,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,400/yr | $1,150/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,808/yr | $1,800/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,052/yr | $35,852/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,888/yr | $23,304/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,178/yr | $23,304/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 39% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 72% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 81% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1065–1275 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1180 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 2,543 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 2,198 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 586 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 14% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Required |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Required |
| Class rank | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Not considered |
| Work experience | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 27% | 59% |
| Freshmen who come back | 60% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $40,342/yr | $45,025/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $24,632–$59,426 | $27,453–$69,617 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 31% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 28% | 62% |
| Black students graduating | 0% | 41% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 10% | 17% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,467/yr | $41,554/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 49% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 16% | 44% |
| Pell students who graduate | 26% | 55% |
| First-gen students who finish | 22% | 51% |
| Low-income students who finish | 18% | 47% |
| Students who transfer out | 21% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $38,850/yr | $44,467/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 29% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% | Health Professions 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 29% of degrees | Health Professions — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Legal Professions & Studies — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $82,845/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $119,742/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 10% | 4.5% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,659 | 2,618 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 99 | 604 |
| Average professor pay | $8,060/mo | $7,935/mo |
| Full-time professors | 41% | 98% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $23,539 | $53,850 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (small) |
| Location | Augusta, ME | Bangor, ME |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1965 | 1898 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 2.8% |
| Men | 33% | 35% |
| Women | 67% | 65% |
| White students | 79% | 80% |
| Black students | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian students | 1% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Other / not reported | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 51% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 54% | 27% |
| Students age 25+ | 47% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,925/yr | $6,867/yr |
| Endowment | $9.1M | $33.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 102 | 1,197 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,550/yr | $5,996/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $2,500/yr | $6,180/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Navy |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | USCAA | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 108 | 469 |
| Athletic scholarships | $114,636 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $466,506 | $4.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $466,506 | $4.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | $61,036 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.