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University of New England

UNE

Biddeford, Maine 04005-9599

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateSTEM Strong

Known for health sciences

University of New England is a private institution in Biddeford with particular strength in health sciences and biology.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,921 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $37,109.

Established
1831
Motto
Lucens et ardens
Mascot
Stormin' Norman
Type
Private research university
Conference
Conference of New England for thirteen of the school's current varsity sports; for women's ice hockey

Campus Visits

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89%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,189Students
12:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$55,921Earnings 10yr
$37,109Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of New England Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,550
Room & Board$16,740
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$60,706
Average Net Price$37,109
Median Debt at Graduation$25,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$268

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$33,195
$30–48K$33,547
$48–75K$31,278
$75–110K$35,033
$110K+$40,310

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$37,109

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,189
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%

Race & Ethnicity

White 85%
Black 2%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.8%
Freshman Retention74.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,957
8 Years$59,059
10 Years$55,921

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,200
Men
$58,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#452
Forbes
#452
Wall Street Journal
#325

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Nor

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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