University of New England

#4 in Maine

4-years Private College In Biddeford, ME

University of New England (referred to as New England) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Biddeford, ME. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of New England is $42,550. The school has a total enrollment of 6,434 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of New England is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$42,550 (2023)
Acceptance Rate96.28%
Student Population6,434
Graduation Rate59%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
University of New England is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1966 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of New England is $42,550 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of New England is $32,175 for academic year 2021-2022. University of New England offers the alternative tuition plans. 60 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $19,706 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of New England is 96.28% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.37%. University of New England accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 6,434 students are attending at University of New England (3,718 undergraduate students). There are 295 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 246 part-time faculty working for University of New England. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,018 (full-time) and 279 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of New England is 59% and transfer-out rate is 32%. The retention rate is 70% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of New England offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of New England offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On University of New England campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of New England
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers