Husson University

What Husson University does

Husson University is a private, non-profit higher education institution founded in 1898, headquartered in Bangor, Maine. It delivers 110+ academic programs across five colleges and schools: the College of Business, the College of Health and Professional Studies, the College of Science and Humanities, the New England School of Communications (NESCom), and the School of Online and Professional Studies. The portfolio spans undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and fully online programs serving high school graduates, transfer students, graduate and professional students, and working professionals. Notable specialized offerings include an Extended Reality (XR) School of Technology and Innovation supported by Harold Alfond Foundation grants totaling over $4 million since 2022, high-fidelity nursing simulation centers co-developed with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Avid Pro Tools-certified Audio Engineering through NESCom, and biology research opportunities including internships at The Jackson Laboratory.

The university's core technology stack centers on immersive XR labs, high-fidelity and hybrid nursing simulation centers, and professional-grade digital audio production facilities. Marketing and recruitment operate across a multi-channel footprint (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, email newsletters, an alumni magazine, and admissions content), and student acquisition is direct-to-consumer through traditional admissions plus transfer credit evaluation. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees (99% of students receive financial aid, indicating significant institutional discounting), supplemented by one-time/credit-hour-based certificate pricing such as the online Aquatic Animal Care certificate priced at $448 per credit hour. The School of Online and Professional Studies is positioned as a global, self-serve channel offering 6 start dates per year, while on-campus and transfer-admission channels target the New England region.

Name

Husson University

Legal name

Husson University

Website

https://husson.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Husson University is a private, non-profit university founded in 1898 in Bangor, Maine, offering 110+ undergraduate, graduate, and online degree programs across business, health, communications, science, and technology disciplines to high school graduates, transfer students, and working professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Online degree programs
• Professional certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition charges for undergraduate and graduate programs, including online and on-campus delivery. 99% of students receive financial aid.
2. Continuing Education and Certificates: Revenue from certificate programs including online certificates such as Aquatic Animal Care at $448 per credit hour.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Husson University is a private, non-profit higher education institution that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, professional certificates, and fully online degrees across five colleges/schools: College of Business, College of Health and Professional Studies, College of Science & Humanities, New England School of Communications (NESCom), and School of Online and Professional Studies. Offerings span business, communications, counseling, criminal justice, education, health, and emerging technology fields such as extended reality (XR), software development, computer information systems, and business analytics.

Product overview

Husson University is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across five colleges and schools: College of Business, College of Health and Professional Studies, College of Science & Humanities, New England School of Communications (NESCom), and School of Online and Professional Studies. The School of Technology and Innovation, part of the College of Business, focuses on emerging technologies including Extended Reality (XR), Computer Information Systems, Software Development, and Business Analytics. The university offers 110+ programs including undergraduate and graduate degrees, professional certificates (such as AI, Game Design, Web Design, and Cybersecurity), and fully online programs. Notable specialized programs include Audio Engineering through NESCom, Biology with research opportunities at The Jackson Laboratory, nursing partnerships with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, and Occupational Therapy graduate programs. The institution also offers online degree options with multiple start dates per year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• New England School of Communications (NESCom): A specialized school within Husson University focused on communications programs including audio engineering, graphic design, marketing communications, sports journalism, and video production.

Products and services

• College of Business The College of Business is one of Husson University's five colleges/schools, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business disciplines including accounting, business analytics, and management. It also houses the School of Technology and Innovation and certificates such as AI, Cybersecurity, Game Design, and Web Design.
• College of Health and Professional Studies The College of Health and Professional Studies offers health-related undergraduate and graduate programs including nursing (BSN), occupational therapy (MSOT/OTD), and physical therapy, with clinical opportunities through partnerships such as Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.
• College of Science & Humanities The College of Science and Humanities offers science, humanities, and liberal arts programs including biology (with research opportunities at The Jackson Laboratory), psychology, and education.
• New England School of Communications (NESCom) NESCom is a specialized school within Husson University focused on communications programs including audio engineering, graphic design, marketing communications, sports journalism, and video production, with Avid Pro Tools Certification courses.
• School of Online and Professional Studies The School of Online and Professional Studies delivers fully online accredited degree programs with six start dates per year, designed for working professionals and adult learners.
• School of Technology and Innovation The School of Technology and Innovation, housed within the College of Business, focuses on emerging technology fields including Extended Reality (XR), Computer Information Systems, Software Development, and Business Analytics, supported by over $4 million in Harold Alfond Foundation grants since 2022.
• Extended Reality (XR) Program Academic program focused on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, part of the School of Technology and Innovation, supported by Harold Alfond Foundation grants.
• Computer Information Systems (CIS) Degree program in the School of Technology and Innovation focused on information systems and technology.
• Software Development Degree program in the School of Technology and Innovation focused on software engineering and development.
• Business Analytics Degree program in the School of Technology and Innovation focused on business data analysis.
• Audio Engineering (Bachelor of Science) Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering degree program with concentrations in Live Sound Production and Music Production, offered through NESCom with Avid Pro Tools Certification and partnership with Elk River Studios.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered in partnership with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, preparing students for RN licensure through clinical opportunities and high-fidelity simulation.
• Occupational Therapy (MSOT/OTD) Graduate programs in Occupational Therapy including MSOT and entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) pathways.
• Bachelor of Science in Biology Bachelor of Science in Biology program with concentrations including Biochemistry, with opportunities for research including molecular biology internships at The Jackson Laboratory.
• Online Degree Programs Over 100% online degree options that are accredited, flexible with six start dates per year, and designed for working professionals and adult learners.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certificate Certificate program in artificial intelligence offered as part of the College of Business certificates.
• Cybersecurity Certificate Certificate program in cybersecurity offered through the College of Business.
• Game Design Certificate Certificate program in game design offered through the College of Business.
• Web Design Certificate Certificate program in web design offered through the College of Business.
• 3D Modeling and Motion Design Certificate Certificate program in 3D modeling and motion design offered through the College of Business.
• Accounting Certificate Certificate program in accounting offered through the College of Business.
• Advanced Live Sound Production Certificate Certificate program in advanced live sound production offered through the College of Business.
• Advanced Music Production Certificate Certificate program in advanced music production offered through the College of Business.
• Advanced Post Production Certificate Certificate program in advanced post production offered through the College of Business.
• Animal Assisted Therapy Certificate Online certificate program in animal assisted therapy offered through Husson's online programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of students employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Husson University School of Nursing / Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Bachelors of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program brings together two institutions that share a commitment to excellence in teaching through best practice based experiential learning. The partnership provides clinical opportunities for nursing students and prepares graduates for diverse practice settings.
• The Jackson LaboratoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents interested in ecological studies can engage in faculty-led research, while molecular biology internships are available at nearby biotechnology labs including The Jackson Laboratory, a renowned genetics institute in Bar Harbor, Maine.
• Audio Engineering SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNESCom's student chapter of the Audio Engineering Society provides networking opportunities and professional development for audio engineering students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of New England: Private nonprofit university also headquartered in Maine offering undergraduate and graduate programs in health sciences, sciences, and professional fields. Directly comparable on geography (New England), nonprofit status, and a similar health/professional program mix including nursing and OT/PT.
• Saint Joseph's College of Maine: Small private Catholic-affiliated Maine nonprofit college with a strong online division serving adult learners and traditional undergraduates. Comparable private, regional, hybrid (campus + online) model with broad health and professional programs.
• Thomas College: Private nonprofit Maine college focused on business and professional programs. Comparable on regional nonprofit status, business-oriented curriculum, and small private-university positioning.
• New England College: Small private nonprofit college in New Hampshire with a strong online division. Comparable model: regional nonprofit serving traditional undergraduates plus online working professionals, similar tuition-discount dynamics and scale.
• Endicott College: Private Massachusetts college with applied/practitioner faculty model, internship-heavy programs, and a Van Loan School offering online graduate and professional programs. Comparable in regional nonprofit positioning and applied-learning differentiation.
• Curry College: Small private nonprofit New England college with both on-ground and online/accelerated programs targeting working adults. Directly comparable on size, regional footprint, and hybrid delivery model.
• Bay Path University: Private nonprofit university in Massachusetts with a strong The American Women's College online division and Six-Way Model for adult learners. Comparable on private nonprofit online growth strategy and adult-learner segmentation.

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): Larger New England-based private nonprofit university with a dominant online division serving adult learners. Comparable on the online education business model, six start dates, and adult-learner recruitment motion — but at materially greater scale.
• Western Governors University (WGU): Large nonprofit online-only university with competency-based degree programs. An indirect competitor for Husson's online adult-learner segment, differentiated by dramatically larger scale and price.

Regional players

• University of Maine: Public flagship university located in Maine serving a similar New England student base with comparable program breadth including health, business, and sciences. Competes for the same regional prospective-student pool but as a public, lower-priced option.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hussonu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmpo02pRpKI6w_XjqII9llw
• Facebookfacebook.com/HussonU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/husson-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/hussonu

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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