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Unity College
- 90 Quaker Hill Road
- Unity, ME 04988
- OPEID College Code: 00685800
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- General Phone: (207) 948-3131
- President: Dr. Mitchell Thomashow
- Website: www.unity.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 555
- College Mascot: Rams
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Unity College is a small, private college in rural Maine that provides dedicated, engaged students with a liberal arts education that emphasizes the environment and natural resources. Unity College graduates are prepared to be environmental stewards, effective leaders, and responsible citizens through active learning experiences within a supportive community.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.unity.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual 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 Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 293 | 293 | 586 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 224 (76%) | 233 (80%) | 457 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 119 (53%) | 84 (36%) | 203 (44%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 85% | 27% | 27% | 92% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,867 | $3,942 | $1,435 | $6,787 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.0% | 3.3% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 216 | 177 | 174 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,595 | $18,350 | $17,690 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,595 | $18,350 | $17,690 |
| Books and Supplies | $450 | $400 | $400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,310 | $6,960 | $6,630 |
| Other Expenses | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,255 | $26,610 | $25,620 |
| Out of State | $28,255 | $26,610 | $25,620 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,045 | $18,750 | $18,090 |
| Out of State | $20,045 | $18,750 | $18,090 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $20,045 | $18,750 | $18,090 |
| Out of State | $20,045 | $18,750 | $18,090 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Operations | ||
| Aquaculture | - | 3 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | - | - |
| Ornamental Horticulture | - | 1 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Ecology | - | 8 |
| Environmental Biology | - | - |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | - | 1 |
| Wildlife Biology | - | 18 |
| Education | ||
| Education, Other | - | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature, Letters, Other | - | 4 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation | - | 5 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 1 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | - | 1 |
| Forestry | - | 4 |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | - | 5 |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | - | 21 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | - | 7 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | - | 7 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | - | 4 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 555 Undergraduate: 555
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 330 Female: 225
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 330 Female: 225
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 539 Part-Time: 16
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 539 Part-Time: 16
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.5% |
| Black | 5 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 2% |
| White | 526 | 95% |
| Unknown | 5 | 0.9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 221 | 40% |
| Ages 20-21 | 189 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 105 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 21 | 4% |
| Ages 30-34 | 6 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3 | 0.5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 152 | 112 | 40 |
| Faculty Status | 55 | 28 | 27 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 55 | 28 | 27 |
| Primarily Instruction | 55 | 28 | 27 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 20 | 20 | - |
| Other Professionals | 30 | 25 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 47 | 39 | 8 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 28 | 23 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,482 (28) | $53,689 (17) | $42,980 (11) |
| Professor | $58,787 (10) | $58,787 (10) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $45,638 (11) | $48,153 (5) | $43,542 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,230 (7) | $42,039 (2) | $42,306 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,482 (28) | $53,689 (17) | $42,980 (11) |
| Professor | $58,787 (10) | $58,787 (10) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $45,638 (11) | $48,153 (5) | $43,542 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,230 (7) | $42,039 (2) | $42,306 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Small College Athletic Association (Nscaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 90 | 41 | 49 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 90 | 41 | 49 |
| Basketball | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Soccer | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $3,633 | $3,500 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $500 | $500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 100% |
| White | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | - | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | - | 5 |
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