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Students attend Unity College in Unity, Maine, a quiet rural area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Unity College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, agricultural science and management, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Unity College is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 528 students at Unity College (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Unity College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Unity College offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Unity College is a small, private college in rural Maine that provides dedicated, engaged students with a liberal arts education that emphasizes the environment and natural resources. Unity College graduates are prepared to be environmental stewards, effective leaders, and responsible citizens through active learning experiences within a supportive community."
More complete details are provided below.
Unity College
90 Quaker Hill Road
Unity, ME 04988
General Phone: (207) 948-3131
http://www.unity.edu
Unity College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation And Resource Management | 42 | natural resources policy, forestry, wildlife management, natural resources management, environmental science, environmental studies |
| Science | 13 | wildlife biology, environmental biology, ecology |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | liberal arts and sciences, English language and literature |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | parks and recreation management, parks and recreation studies, recreational therapy |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 8 | aquaculture |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | education courses |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | ornamental horticulture, landscaping |
Number of programs and degrees for Unity College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 89 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
In 2005, Unity College had a total enrollment of 528 students (521 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 69% |
| Women | 31% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 32% |
| Connecticut | 15% |
| Massachusetts | 10% |
| New Hampshire | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| Vermont | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Unity College offers campus housing for 358 of its 521 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Unity, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 476 | 374 | 79% | 151 | 40% |
| Men | 281 | 219 | 78% | 104 | 47% |
| Women | 195 | 155 | 79% | 47 | 30% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,690 |
| Room and board | $ 6,630 |
| Room charge | $ 3,880 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 400 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Unity College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 685800)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $51,052 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $43,199 | 7 | $41,434 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $37,915 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $45,307 | 9 | $40,337 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Unity College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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