University of New England

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Biddeford, ME

$37,390

Avg tuition

BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Discover programs by subject area to find the best college for your future.

Search All Programs

Work here? Claim your school's profile

About University of New England

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of New England is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Biddeford, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,065, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 40 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.

BestColleges.com

Rankings

Learn more about how this school compares to other schools with rankings by BestColleges.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

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.

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.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

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 awards

7k

Students enrolled

48%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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.

Explore Similar Schools

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, NH · Private · Non-profit

#10 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Education Programs of 2022 (B. Ed.)

View School

Rivier University

Nashua, NH · Private · Non-profit

View School

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, NH · Public · Non-profit

View School

University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Non-profit

#17 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Reading Teacher Education Programs

View School

Husson University

Bangor, ME · Private · Non-profit

View School

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME · Private · Non-profit

#5 Ranked in Best Philosophy Programs

View School

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME · Public · Non-profit

#3 Ranked in Best Online Library Science Programs of 2022

View School

Bates College

Lewiston, ME · Private · Non-profit

View School

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME · Public · Non-profit

#2 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Educational Psychology Programs

View School

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public · Non-profit

#8 Ranked in Best Master's in Genetics Programs

View School

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

12

Total Online Enrollment

3,430

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

80% On-campus

20% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 58% online

Doctorate Check Bold 25% online

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

Federal Grant Aid $4,797
State Grant Aid $1,317
Institution Grant Aid $18,993
Pell Grant Aid $4,242

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

12

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

14

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

15

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

Explore Rankings

Explore More Resources

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED 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.