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Unity College

New Gloucester, ME 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 570
Student to faculty ratio 27 to 1
Acceptance rate 91%
Students retention rate 37%
On-time graduation rate 55%

Located in New Gloucester, Maine, Unity College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that Unity College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Unity College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Unity College is 37% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maine is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Unity College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,640

Cost of attendance at Unity College in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $10,171
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,640

Cost of attendance at Unity College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $21,798
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 55 of freshman students at Unity College received on average $3,871 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,871
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 112 49% $3,742 $419,144
Other Federal Grant 112 49% $3,904 $437,194
State Grant/Scholarships 27 12% $1,730 $46,716
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 125 55% $3,871 $483,910

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Unity College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Unity College students is 54.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.0%.

54.6%

  • white 54.6% 90 students
  • unknown 70.6% 12 students
  • Mixed Race 25.0% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NSCAA
    National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

Unity College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Unity College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training