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University of New England (UNE)
- 11 Hills Beach Rd
- Biddeford, ME 04005
- OPEID College Code: 00205000
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- General Phone: (207) 283-0171
- President: Danielle Ripich
- Website: WWW.UNE.EDU

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,792
- College Alias: UNE
- College Mascot: Nor'Easters

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- The University of New England is an independent, entrepreneurial institution committed to academic excellence and the enhancement of the quality of life for the people, organizations, and communities it serves. The purpose of the University is to prepare students for meaningful and rewarding careers, lifelong learning, and enlightened lives. The University fosters critical inquiry through a student-centered, academic environment rich in research, scholarship, creative activity, and service while providing opportunities for acquiring and applying knowledge in selected clinical, professional, and community settings.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UNE Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 807 | 2,095 | 2,902 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 603 (75%) | 1,600 (76%) | 2,203 (76%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 181 (30%) | 414 (26%) | 595 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 557 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | 105 | 18% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 84% | 25% | 25% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,745 | $3,944 | $1,129 | $10,352 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,455 | 1,407 | 783 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,605 | $22,940 | $21,540 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,605 | $22,940 | $21,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,860 | $9,255 | $8,730 |
| Other Expenses | $3,535 | $3,006 | $2,595 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,430 | $8,030 | $8,030 |
| Other Expenses | $4,065 | $3,481 | $3,095 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,065 | $3,481 | $3,095 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $40,000 | $36,201 | $34,265 |
| Out of State | $40,000 | $36,201 | $34,265 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $39,100 | $35,451 | $34,065 |
| Out of State | $39,100 | $35,451 | $34,065 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $30,670 | $27,421 | $26,035 |
| Out of State | $30,670 | $27,421 | $26,035 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Osteopathic Medical School | $39,435 | $39,435 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,792 Undergraduate: 2,140 Graduate: 1,146 Professional: 506
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,075 Female: 2,717
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 587 Female: 1,553
- Graduate Gender Male: 264 Female: 882
- Professional Gender Male: 224 Female: 282
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,165 Part-Time: 627
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,893 Part-Time: 247
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 766 Part-Time: 380
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 506 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 14 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 12 | 0.3% |
| Black | 41 | 1% |
| Asian | 68 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 1% |
| White | 3,282 | 87% |
| Unknown | 334 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 23 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 950 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 728 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 507 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 641 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 337 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 201 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 284 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 118 | 3% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 832 | 599 | 233 |
| Faculty Status | 204 | 177 | 27 |
| Tenured Faculty | 69 | 67 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 79 | - | 79 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 344 | 176 | 168 |
| Primarily Instruction | 331 | 171 | 160 |
| Primarily Research | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Primarily Public Service | 4 | - | 4 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 215 | 186 | 29 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 252 | 217 | 35 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 137 | 114 | 23 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 12 | 10 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,391 (133) | $58,668 (69) | $56,014 (64) |
| Professor | $79,543 (20) | $79,430 (15) | $79,884 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $67,037 (22) | $68,041 (10) | $66,200 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,225 (66) | $52,820 (30) | $53,562 (36) |
| Instructor | $42,178 (25) | $42,260 (14) | $42,075 (11) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,868 (21) | $78,864 (11) | $74,672 (10) |
| Professor | $89,681 (4) | $90,338 (3) | $87,710 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $83,720 (6) | $82,739 (2) | $84,211 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,255 (10) | $71,835 (6) | $67,885 (4) |
| Instructor | $50,626 (1) | - (-) | $50,626 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,141 (154) | $59,473 (80) | $56,701 (74) |
| Professor | $78,516 (24) | $78,511 (18) | $78,531 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $67,350 (28) | $67,984 (12) | $66,875 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,785 (76) | $53,812 (36) | $53,760 (40) |
| Instructor | $42,149 (26) | $42,260 (14) | $42,021 (12) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 259 | 96 | 163 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 251 | 92 | 159 |
| Basketball | 34 | 14 | 20 |
| Field Hocky | 21 | - | 21 |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Lacrosse | 50 | 29 | 21 |
| Soccer | 49 | 25 | 24 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming | 23 | - | 23 |
| Cross Country | 39 | 16 | 23 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $18,850 | $30,021 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,584 | $1,400 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 30 | 12 | 18 |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 54% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 34% |
| 5 Years | 40% |
| 6 Years | 42% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 8 | 14 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 12 |
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