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University Of New England

University Of New England

The University of New England, also known as UNE, is an independent, private, coeducational university located in Biddeford, Maine, United States. It was established in the year 1938 as New England University College. It became independent in the year 1954. The main campus spreads across an area over 540 acres. It operates campuses in two Maine coastal cities. UNE offers a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. The university offers classes through the following colleges:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Health Professions
  • College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • College of Pharmacy

The sports teams of UNE are known as the Nor’easters. The college offers various athletic programs and opportunities. It is a member of the NCAA and competes in the Commonwealth Coast Conference and the ECAC.

Overview of University Of New England

University Of New England is in a small city, in Biddeford, ME. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at University Of New England earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include science, medicine, education and teaching, and family and social work.

University Of New England Selectivity

University Of New England does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 480 to 570 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 470 and 590.

Faculty

Some professors at University Of New England are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

The school, in 2007-2008, had 3,792 students (3,067 full-time equivalent). The student body at University Of New England is essentially female.

Student Life

Dorm living is common. University Of New England makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Commonwealth Coast Conference for major sports.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of New England is an independent, entrepreneurial institution committed to academic excellence and the enhancement of the quality of life for the people, organizations, and communities it serves. The purpose of the University is to prepare students for meaningful and rewarding careers, lifelong learning, and enlightened lives. The University fosters critical inquiry through a student-centered, academic environment rich in research, scholarship, creative activity, and service while providing opportunities for acquiring and applying knowledge in selected clinical, professional, and community settings."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of New England

University Of New England
11 Hills Beach Rd
Biddeford, ME 04005
General Phone: (207) 283-0171
http://WWW.UNE.EDU

University Of New England Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education and Teaching248education courses, elementary school teaching, educational admin and supervision, education, curriculum and instruction, art education
Medical Support and Technology143dental hygienist, physician assistant, health service and sciences, clinical and medical lab science
Medicine137osteopathic medicine, public health, gerontology
Nursing and Emergency Medicine95registered nursing, nurse anesthetist
Science76biomedical sciences, marine biology, biology, biological and biomedical sciences, biochemistry, chemistry
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy73exercise science, occupational therapy, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, health and fitness
Therapy and Counseling71physical therapy, psychology, psychobiology, substance abuse counseling, psychology courses
Family and Social Work54social work
Liberal Arts20English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, history, American studies, sociology
Business and Management9business management, organizational behavior
Conservation and Resource Management6environmental science, environmental studies
Mathematics2mathematics
Agricultural Science and Management2aquaculture
Medical Administration2health care administration

Number of programs and degrees for University Of New England in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree4039
Bachelor's degree29332
First-professional degree1261
Associate's degree992
Post-master's certificate101
Postbaccalaureate certificate72

Student Body

In 2007-2008, University Of New England had a total enrollment of 3,792 students (3,067 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men32%
Women68%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate60%
Graduate30%
First Professional10%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White76%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown20%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1925%
20-2119%
22-2413%
25-2917%
30-349%
35-395%
40-497%
50-643%

University Of New England Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time77 %

University Of New England Room and Board (2007)

University Of New England offers campus housing for 1,066 of its 3,067 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Biddeford, 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.

University Of New England Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,1492,44978%56423%
Men91572679%18125%
Women2,2341,72377%38322%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal480570
SAT Math470590
ACT Verbal2027
ACT Math1925
ACT Composite2126

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT78%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT10%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

University Of New England Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 26,980
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 26,980
Room and board$ 10,500
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 2,475

Financial Aid:
University Of New England participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 205000)

University Of New England Faculty

University Of New England has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*2*
Associate professorcalendar year7$88,1304$79,950
Assistant professorcalendar year3$74,9573$67,038
Instructorcalendar year0*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year12$89,85811$75,691

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year17$83,3216$83,873
Associate professoracademic year13$64,47717$66,584
Assistant professoracademic year25$54,48731$54,742
Instructoracademic year13$43,03217$42,778
All faculty totalacademic year68$61,41571$57,174

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of New England Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballCommonwealth Coast Conference
TrackCommonwealth Coast Conference

University Of New England Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Physician Assistant

MEDICINE
Gerontology
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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University Of New England Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of New England Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%University Of New England Female % of student body
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%University Of New England % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%University Of New England % of degrees in medicine
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of New England Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%University Of New England % of degrees in science
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%University Of New England % of degrees in family and social work
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%University Of New England Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%University Of New England Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
NCAA athletic conference member

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