Safety Score
0.96 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Bangor, ME · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Husson University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,133-student campus.
- 0.96
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,571
- Rank of 3,050
- #12
- ME rank
- 3,133
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Husson University reports 0.96 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,571 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 52% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.96
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,571
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 52%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 1
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Husson University was unchanged from 1 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesHusson University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Bangor, ME, enrolling approximately 3,133 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 4 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ME, it ranks #12 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,133 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Husson University is "Rape" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ME averaging 12.66 incidents per 1,000 students, Husson University reports 92% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1571
See peer comparison
State Rank (ME)
#12
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where Husson University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 52% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Husson University percentile rank 48.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1571 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Husson University reports 92% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $23,304
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $23,304
- Avg Net Price
- $21,005
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 81%
- SAT Average
- 1180
- SAT Math Range
- 530–625
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 58%
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,554
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,025
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 77%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyHusson University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 50% (2 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 56 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 20 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 30 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 43 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Husson University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
ME
Husson University
0.96 incidents / 1,000 students
MA
Lesley University
5.11 incidents / 1,000 students
PR
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · 3,134 enrolled
Safety Score 5.11
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Mercedita, PR · 3,130 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA · 3,129 enrolled
Safety Score 3.20
University of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 3,126 enrolled
Safety Score 54.70
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND · 3,140 enrolled
Safety Score 0.32
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Husson University nationally (rank #1571), regardless of size or state.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
San Juan, PR
National Rank #1570
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden, LA
National Rank #1572
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
National Rank #1569
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
National Rank #1573
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, SD
National Rank #1568
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Husson University safe?
Husson University has a safety score of 0.96 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,571 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Husson University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Husson University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ME.
Does Husson University have fire safety data?
Yes. Husson University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Husson University's Safety Profile
Husson University in Bangor, ME enrolls 3,133 students and has a safety score of 0.96 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1571 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 1 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Husson University's 0.96 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Husson University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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