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Unity Environmental University

New Gloucester, Maine 04260

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Sciences-focusedRural

Known for biology

Unity Environmental University is a private rural institution in New Gloucester, Maine. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A mid-sized campus of 5.6K undergraduates with a 36:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $37,852 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,217.

Established
1965
Motto
America's Environmental University
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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Admission Office

90 Quaker Hill Road, Unity, ME 04988

(207) 509-7155[email protected]
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82%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
5,619Students
36:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$37,852Earnings 10yr
$18,217Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-RequiredTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common ApplicationDirect Application

Early Action

December 1

Regular Decision

Rolling

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$12,640
Room & Board$12,156
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$20,915
Average Net Price$18,217
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,474
$30–48K$18,360
$48–75K$19,172
$75–110K$20,661
$110K+$20,915

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$4,752

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

33

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

11

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester (on-campus); 8-week terms (online)
Majors
40
Avg class size
12
Student-faculty ratio
14:1

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

42%

Below Average

Campus Life

USCAA Division IIUSCAAGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

Available for on-campus students

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsPassivhaus sustainable residenceEco-friendly housing

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
5,619
Gender Split
78% / 22%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
59%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 6%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.0%
Freshman Retention42.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$31,698
10 Years$37,852

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Rams

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History & Fun Facts

  • •History The college was founded in 1965 as the Unity Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a faculty of 15 and a student body of 39.
  • •The college's founders had previously considered opening a bowling alley and a sock factory before settling on the college, which didn't adopt an environmental-oriented focus until 1977.
  • •It built the first Passivhaus college residence in the U.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

98Average

Estimated from ME state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
114 mi(198 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
292 mi(506 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
372 mi(645 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PWM Portland Jetport18 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston90 mi
BOS Boston Logan113 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA114 mi · ~3h 18m drive
New York, NY292 mi · ~8h 26m drive
Hartford, CT192 mi · ~5h 33m drive
Providence, RI155 mi · ~4h 29m drive
Albany, NY196 mi · ~5h 40m drive
Syracuse, NY301 mi · ~8h 42m drive
Rochester, NY372 mi · ~10h 45m drive
Buffalo, NY438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Philadelphia, PA372 mi · ~10h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA553 mi · ~15h 59m drive
Harrisburg, PA422 mi · ~12h 11m drive
Newark, NJ297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Trenton, NJ343 mi · ~9h 55m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Attractions

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Unity Pondwalkable

Beautiful pond for kayaking, swimming, and outdoor recreation

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Quaker Hill Natural Areawalkable

Campus-adjacent natural area with trails for hiking and field study

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Lake St. George State Park

State park with swimming, boating, and camping

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Belgrade Lakes Region

Chain of pristine lakes for outdoor recreation

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