Husson University Offers Mount Ida College Students the Opportunity to Complete their Education at Half the Price

BANGOR, MAINE, April 23, 2018 -- With Mount Ida closing next month, the college’s students are scrambling to find other educational options where they can complete their degrees. Fortunately for many of these students, Husson University in Bangor, Maine offers comparable programs for less than half of what they were paying in tuition at Mount Ida College.

“Students from Mount Ida are welcome to join our Husson family,” said John Champoli, the vice president for enrollment management at the University. “We’re willing to go the extra mile in an effort to help Mount Ida students whose programs align with our own. Our outstanding educational quality, affordable price point, personal attention, and generous financial aid packages could turn a difficult situation into a positive outcome for these students.”

Programs at Mount Ida College that have a similar counterpart at Husson University include Bachelor of Science degrees in applied forensic science, biology, environmental sustainability, pre-pharmacy, graphic design, photography, interactive media and web development, criminal justice, interdisciplinary studies, pre-law, education, media communication, English, and psychology. As the home of Maine’s largest College of Business, Husson University is also an option for anyone pursuing degrees in accounting, marketing, and sport management.

In addition, many of Husson University’s concentrations align with Mount Ida’s minors. To see a full list of Husson University degrees, visit http://www.husson.edu/academics/degrees/.

“We understand that making this transition can be stressful for students from Mount Ida College. Students are looking to make well-informed decisions quickly so they can resume their studies and their lives without having to worry about the future,” said Adam Smith, Husson University’s director of undergraduate admissions.” That’s why we’ve instituted 24-hour reviews to help these students get the information they need right away."

Students who email their transcripts to Smith at [email protected] will receive transfer credit approval within 24 hours. With this information in hand, Mount Ida students will know exactly how many credits Husson University will accept. “That’s vital information students and parents can use to make an informed educational choice,” Said Smith.

In addition, students who complete their application and send it in, along with their transcript, will be notified within 24 hours of their admission status. This gives students the option to lock into a new University to complete their degrees within days.  Husson University accepts up to 90 transfer credits making it a more feasible option for Mount Ida students heading into their senior year. Husson also offers of a variety of on campus housing options, including brand new townhouses, on an accelerated basis. “Less than one-year old, our townhouses are a great and convenient way for a group of friends to live together,” said Pamela Kropp-Anderson, Husson University’s dean of student life. “That can lead to improved academic performance. Students have some terrific dining options. They can prepare their meals in their own townhouse kitchens, or they can sign up for a campus meal plans with dining services.”

Husson is committed to helping Mount Ida students make a successful transition if they choose to attend the University. Director of Admissions Smith remarked, ““When I first stepped onto the Mount Ida campus as part of their Transition College Fair, you couldn’t help but feel for the students who were given such short notice of the closing. Despite that, their positive outlook in moving forward quickly changed the atmosphere to a very engaging and warm environment. The students and the admissions staff who are helping students to find another institution, should be commended for their perseverance in a difficult set of circumstances. We want to help Mount Ida students land on their feet and finish what they started. The sooner we hear from them, the sooner we can help them enroll in classes and obtain a spot in campus housing for the fall.”

For more information about educational opportunities at Husson University, visit Husson.edu.

With Mount Ida closing next month, the college’s students are scrambling to find other educational options where they can complete their degrees. Fortunately for many of these students, Husson University in Bangor, Maine offers comparable programs for less than half of what they were paying in tuition at Mount Ida College. Husson University is the lowest net priced, private four year college accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Schools (NEASC). Tuition at Mount Ida is $36,300. Tuition at Husson University is $17,670. Programs at Mount Ida College that have a similar counterpart at Husson University include Bachelor of Science degrees in applied forensic science, biology, environmental sustainability, pre-pharmacy, graphic design, photography, interactive media and web development, criminal justice, interdisciplinary studies, pre-law, education, media communication, English, and psychology. As the home of Maine’s largest College of Business, Husson University is also an option for anyone pursuing degrees in accounting, marketing, and sport management. In addition, many of Husson University’s concentrations align with Mount Ida’s minors.

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Eric B. Gordon
Husson University
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