University of New England (UNE)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,603
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Biddeford, Maine, UNE is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that UNE is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of New England 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, UNE emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

UNE boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,820

Cost of attendance at University of New England 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

$39,820

Cost of attendance at University of New England 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, 100 of freshman students at University of New England received on average $21,394 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.

$21,394

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	140	25%	$4,341	$607,783
Other Federal Grant	140	25%	$5,641	$789,797
State Grant/Scholarships	69	12%	$1,459	$100,700
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	560	100%	$19,804	$11,090,384
Total Grant & Scholarships	560	100%	$21,394	$11,980,881

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of New England 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 University of New England students is 63.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.6%.

63.1%

asian 52.6% 10 students
African American 33.3% 3 students
white 64.7% 350 students
unknown 68.4% 26 students
Mixed Race 30.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Commonwealth Coast Conference
Basketball Commonwealth Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Commonwealth Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of New England provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of New England offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

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
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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