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Summary
University of New England is a private institution that was founded in 1831. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,790, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 540 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of New England's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 94. Its tuition and fees are $31,870 (2012-13).
The University of New England (UNE) has two different campuses in Maine. One campus is located in Biddeford, where the Saco River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, and offers the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. The UNE campus in Portland is home to the College of Pharmacy and the Westbrook College of Health Professions. Students at the University of New England can choose from more than 30 undergraduate majors and graduate programs including medicine and health.
University of New England students who live on the Biddeford campus can participate in more than 50 clubs and attend the school’s many annual events, such as a semi-formal dance and a Thanksgiving dinner. Students at Biddeford can also play recreational sports or try out for the UNE Nor’easters varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division III Commonwealth Coast Conference. The UNE Portland campus offers about 20 student organizations and events, such as an overnight trip to Canada.
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The mission of the University of New England is to educate men and women to advance the quality of human life and the environment. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is Maine's only medical school and New England's only osteopathic medical school. The College of Health Professions is organized around an innovative model for integrated, interdisciplinary health care education. UNE educates more Maine students in the health professions than any other college or university. The College of Arts and Sciences features a unique Marine Science Center that combines education, research and marine animal rehabilitation in one facility. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1831 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $28,493,638 |
Applying
When applying to University of New England, it's important to note the application deadline is February 15, and the early action deadline is December 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at University of New England is $40. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 81.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 81.6% |
| Application deadline | February 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of New England is 13:1, and the school has 46.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of New England include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; Psychology; and Education. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 77.0 percent.
Student Life
University of New England has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,790, with a gender distribution of 32.8 percent male students and 67.2 percent female students. At this school, 65.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 35.0 percent of students live off campus. University of New England is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 5,587 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
University of New England offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. University of New England also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of New England.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $31,870 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $12,500 (2012-13) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
