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Unity College was founded as the Unity Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 1965. It was renamed Unity College in 1967. The campus is spread across 225 acres in Unity, Maine. The 2007 edition of the U.S. News & World Report placed Unity College in its list of America's Best Colleges. Students are offered associate's, and bachelor's degrees, and certificate programs of study. There are more than 20 majors and over 10 minors, as well as study abroad opportunities.
Unity College's students participate in intercollegiate sports like basketball, cross country, soccer, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Rams, the teams compete in the Yankee Small College Conference, and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. The college also sponsors club sports including lacrosse, baseball, ice hockey, ultimate Frisbee, and indoor soccer.
Students attend Unity College in Unity, ME, 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 has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Unity College is known for its programs in science, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 555 students at Unity College (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Unity College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation and Resource Management | 37 | natural resources policy, forestry, wildlife management, environmental science, environmental studies, natural resources management |
| Science | 35 | wildlife biology, ecology, environmental biology, marine biology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | parks and recreation studies, parks and recreation management, recreational therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | English language and literature, liberal arts and sciences |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 9 | aquaculture |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | education courses |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 4 | ornamental horticulture, landscaping |
Number of programs and degrees for Unity College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 124 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Unity College had a total enrollment of 555 students (577 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 67% |
| (Foreign Students) | 33% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 31% |
| Massachusetts | 15% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| New Hampshire | 11% |
| New York | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
Unity College offers campus housing for 360 of its 577 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Unity, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 613 | 444 | 72% | 166 | 37% |
| Men | 283 | 194 | 69% | 78 | 40% |
| Women | 330 | 250 | 76% | 88 | 35% |
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 | $ 20,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,750 |
| Room and board | $ 7,680 |
| Room charge | $ 4,610 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,070 |
| Books and supplies | $ 450 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,130 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $58,297 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $47,350 | 6 | $45,988 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $43,236 | 4 | $42,163 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $51,909 | 11 | $45,125 |
*: 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
SCIENCE
Ecology
Environmental Biology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Wildlife Biology
(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 degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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