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University of New England

Biddeford, ME · Suburb · 2,135 students
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$38,107
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
65%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$55,921
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
92%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of New England (UNE) is best known as Maine’s premier educator of healthcare professionals, boasting standout programs in the health sciences, marine biology, nursing, and osteopathic medicine. Perched directly where the Saco River meets the Atlantic Ocean, the scenic Biddeford campus fosters an active, outdoorsy student culture characterized by tight-knit collaborative learning and immediate, hands-on access to coastal and marine research. This vibrant undergraduate experience is further distinguished by UNE's strong emphasis on interprofessional healthcare training and unique global opportunities, including its own dedicated study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco.

Location
Biddeford, ME, 04005-9599 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
PWM · Portland ME
14 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$44,210
Housing & food (on campus)$18,000
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$63,245
Average net price$38,107
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$44,210
Housing & food (on campus)$18,000
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$63,245
Average net price$38,107
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$31,371
$30–48k
$32,046
$48–75k
$32,348
$75–110k
$36,237
$110k+
$41,991
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
65%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
79%
Transferred
29%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
66% graduated · 30% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$48,957
10 yrs after entry$55,921
Debt
Median at graduation$25,250
Monthly payment$268
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$30.6k
90th percentile$36,200
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
92%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Essay prompts

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Student Body
Gender
Men 32%Women 68%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
12%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$84,109
Independent
8%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$48,957
After 10 yrs
$55,921
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing121
Biology, General57
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General55
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness44
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology35
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions35
Natural Resources Conservation and Research31
Psychology, General29
Business Administration, Management and Operations27
Zoology/Animal Biology20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods19
Maritime Studies11
Neurobiology and Neurosciences9
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions9
Sustainability Studies8
Agricultural Production Operations7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$331M
Full-time faculty
54%
Faculty salary
$9,669/mo
Teaching spend
$12,819
per student
Federal loans
41%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$8M research spending · 71 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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