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University Of New England is in a medium-sized suburb, in Biddeford, Maine. 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.
The most common major fields study at the school include medicine, education and teaching, family and social work, and medical assistant and technician.
University Of New England does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 470 to 570 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 470 and 580. University Of New England attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
University Of New England, in 2005, had 3,312 students (2,760 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is essentially female.
Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at University Of New England 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.
University Of New England
11 Hills Beach Rd
Biddeford, ME 04005
General Phone: (207) 283-0171
http://WWW.UNE.EDU
University Of New England awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 301 | education courses, educational admin and supervision, education, elementary school teaching, art education |
| Medical Support And Technology | 136 | health service and sciences, dental hygienist, physician assistant |
| Medicine | 120 | osteopathic medicine, health professions, public health, gerontology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 113 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist |
| Family And Social Work | 67 | social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | physical therapy, psychology, psychobiology, psychology courses, substance abuse counseling |
| Science | 53 | biomedical sciences, marine biology, biology, biochemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 35 | occupational therapy, athletic trainer, health and fitness, sports and fitness management |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | political science, history, English, liberal arts and sciences, sociology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Business And Management | 7 | business management, organizational behavior |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | aquaculture |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of New England in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 478 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 210 | 29 |
| Associate's degree | 109 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 108 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of New England had a total enrollment of 3,312 students (2,760 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 25% |
| Women | 75% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 35% |
| Graduate | 57% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 40% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 34% |
| New Hampshire | 19% |
| Massachusetts | 16% |
| Vermont | 8% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| New York | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
University Of New England offers campus housing for 1,092 of its 2,760 (full-time) students.
(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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,060 | 1,888 | 92% | 468 | 25% |
| Men | 505 | 458 | 91% | 115 | 25% |
| Women | 1,555 | 1,430 | 92% | 353 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,540 |
| Room and board | $ 8,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,595 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | calendar year | 11 | $84,865 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $71,864 | 9 | $69,936 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $61,442 | 5 | $58,599 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $76,269 | 18 | $65,883 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $73,142 | 6 | $73,355 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $61,376 | 14 | $58,476 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $46,183 | 32 | $47,749 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $35,964 | 8 | $37,112 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $55,613 | 60 | $51,394 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Track | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
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
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of New England Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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