University of New England
Biddeford, ME
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,224
Graduate Enrollment: 2,971
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 89.99%
Male/Female: 26% / 74% (2017)
First generation college students: 22.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2007)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 80.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 68.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 58.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 47.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 87.5%
Black: 1.4%
Hispanic: 2.3%
Asian: 3.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Black: 1.4%
Hispanic: 2.3%
Asian: 3.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $57,631
In-State tuition: $39,820Out-of-State tuition: $39,820
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $15,650 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,750 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,750 (2022)
Average Family Income: $99,139 (2017)
Median Family Income: $84,109 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 12.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 44.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $268 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $35,240 |
| $30k-48k | $28,779 |
| $48k-75k | $31,864 |
| $75k-110k | $34,602 |
| $110k+ | $39,424 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 60%6-year graduation rate: 63%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,766 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 75.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 79.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 85.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 59.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 63.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,649 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $58,904 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $27,568 ($2,297) | $46,507 ($3,876) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 85 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 71 | $206 | $76,759 ($6,397) | $80,212 ($6,684) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 15 | $25,142 | $265 | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 105 | $52,537 ($4,378) | $60,247 ($5,021) | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 32 | $321 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 65 | $27,000 | $286 | $30,764 ($2,564) | $47,930 ($3,994) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | $27,212 ($2,268) | $39,370 ($3,281) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | $27,736 ($2,311) | $39,196 ($3,266) |
| Master's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Maritime Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 51 | $27,000 | $286 | $31,967 ($2,664) | $66,824 ($5,569) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,994 ($2,500) | $45,506 ($3,792) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 288 | $604 | $49,454 ($4,121) | $50,740 ($4,228) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 68 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,408 ($2,451) | $54,689 ($4,557) |
| First Professional Degree | Dentistry. | 63 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 41 | $27,000 | $282 | $52,951 ($4,413) | $60,240 ($5,020) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 26 | $27,000 | $286 | $26,377 ($2,198) | $55,211 ($4,601) |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 47 | $1,757 | $111,920 ($9,327) | $119,326 ($9,944) | |
| First Professional Degree | Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. | 177 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 92 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 225 | $407 | $61,611 ($5,134) | $74,421 ($6,202) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Health. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 50 | $1,265 | $57,640 ($4,803) | $73,901 ($6,158) | |
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 58 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 100 | $27,000 | $276 | $69,058 ($5,755) | $71,590 ($5,966) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 15 | $1,648 | $204,054 ($17,005) | $213,058 ($17,755) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 22 | $26,920 | $285 | $41,448 ($3,454) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $80,577Full time faculty: 55%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $39,208,629 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $50,079,209 (2022)