University of New England School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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About University of New England
The University of New England is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Biddeford, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,208, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,390.
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
87% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
61% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
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SAT & ACT
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Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards7k
Number of Students Enrolled
48%
Online Student Enrollment
13:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
70%
Unknown
15%
Asian
7%
Black
5%
Hispanic
1%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
69%
Socio-economic diversity
25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
11
Total Online Enrollment
3,430
Percent of Programs Online
82% On-campus
18% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $37,390 | $37,390 |
| Graduate | $27,466 | $27,466 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time, degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
| On-campus room and board | $15,230 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,750 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,700 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,650 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,650 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $56,770 | $56,770 |
| Off-campus without family | $52,140 | $52,140 |
| Off-campus with family | $42,440 | $42,440 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
25%
State Grant Aid
12%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
25%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPEDS data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.