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University of New England Science & Tech Programs

University of New England is a private not-for-profit institution located in Biddeford, ME. A Suburban Area offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

University of New England Rankings

UNE has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 31	State — Maine
Overall Quality	#59 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#536 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of New England?

Get in touch with UNE can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	11 Hills Beach Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005-9599
Phone:	2072830171
Website:	www.une.edu/
Admissions:	www.une.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.une.edu/sfs

How Do I Get Into UNE?

You can apply to UNE online at: https://www.une.edu/admissions/undergrad/how-to-apply

UNE is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UNE

This is what UNE requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into UNE?

UNE admits 92%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at UNE are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,562	1,421	91%
Women	3,396	3,122	92%

Can I Afford University of New England?

The average net price after aid at UNE is $37,109. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$42,650
In-State Fees	$1,560
Out-of-State Tuition	$42,650
Out-of-State Fees	$1,560
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$44,210
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$44,210

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 15% of students at UNE receive some form of financial aid (588 students).

Approximately 56% of students at UNE receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,505 per student.

12% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,182.

Student Loan Debt

41% of UNE undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,528 per year.

University of New England Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,354 students enrolled at UNE. UNE is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,189 undergraduate students at UNE, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of New England undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	142
Black or African American	102
Hispanic	52
White	1,593
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	35
Non-Resident	6

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UNE are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	163
Maine	120
New Hampshire	100
Connecticut	40
Vermont	33

Additionally, approximately 0.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of New England Graduate Student Diversity

2,610 of UNE’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UNE, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of New England graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	266
Black or African American	164
Hispanic	60
White	1,860
American Indian/Alaska Native	15
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	33
Non-Resident	31

Online Learning at University of New England

UNE delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 1,168 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of New England

UNE offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UNE maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.