University of New England (UNE)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Biddeford, ME that costs an average of $38,617 a year after financial aid, admits 92% of applicants and graduates 62% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$38,617
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
62%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$68,670
Private nonprofitMidsize suburb2,135 undergraduates
Cost of UNE
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $65,747 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $45,900 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $18,690 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average net price after aid | $38,617 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $31,879 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $30,805 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $33,013 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $35,577 |
| $110,001+ | $42,902 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with UNE's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 92% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 62% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 79% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $59,508 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $68,670 |
| Rank in Maine (earnings) | 6th of 17 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $26,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $295 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 14% |
| Students with federal loans | 44% |
Majors and programs at UNE
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 236 | $84,255 | $25,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 66 | $75,402 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 41 | $55,752 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 48 | $42,559 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | 45 | $40,676 | $27,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 42 | $39,570 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 84 | $39,513 | $27,000 |
| Biology | 130 | $38,881 | $24,813 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 82 | $38,632 | $26,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 73 | $36,811 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 3 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computational Science | 4 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Education | 14 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 5 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 27 | — | — |
| History | 3 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | — | — |
| Maritime Studies | 25 | — | $26,070 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 15 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 8 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 9 | — | — |
| Public Health | 12 | — | — |
| Social Work | 8 | — | — |
| Sociology | 6 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 34 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (15)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 42 | $253,529 | $162,904 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 105 | $118,611 | $162,088 |
| Public Health | 173 | $69,053 | $37,605 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 86 | $68,124 | $103,819 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 81 | $65,359 | $38,561 |
| Social Work | 243 | $59,792 | $67,544 |
| Education | 29 | $58,807 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $57,086 | — |
| Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 13 | — | — |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 7 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 24 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 58 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | — | $139,953 | $416,885 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $116,949 | $236,768 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $105,544 | $57,651 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $76,165 | $189,681 |
| Medicine | — | $65,648 | $324,899 |
| Education | 71 | — | $53,378 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 52 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 124 | — | — |
| Medicine | 336 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 66 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 113 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 116 | $80,525 | $19,990 |
| Data Analytics | 7 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 13 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 3 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 8 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 8 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maine
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby College | Waterville | $19,835 | 7.1% | $88,776 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick | $15,595 | 7.1% | $90,153 |
| Bates College | Lewiston | $27,390 | 13% | $98,373 |
| Husson University | Bangor | $22,146 | 81% | $57,136 |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish | $29,029 | 84% | $69,579 |
| Unity Environmental University | New Gloucester | $20,750 | — | $46,894 |
| Thomas College | Waterville | $23,739 | 96% | $53,206 |
| Maine College of Art & Design | Portland | $40,801 | 76% | $38,062 |
About UNE
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Biddeford, ME |
| Setting | Midsize suburb |
| Undergraduates | 2,135 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | une.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UNE's acceptance rate?
University of New England admits 92% of applicants.
How much does UNE cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $65,747 a year (tuition and fees: $45,900). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $38,617 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $31,879.
How much do UNE graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $68,670 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 17 similar colleges in Maine. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($84,255 a year after graduation).
What is UNE's graduation rate?
62% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% of first-year students return for a second year.