Unity College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4296 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1189 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1114 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 19 | In Maine |
| #5221 of 6,226 | For Ecology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 6,507
- Graduates
- 658
- Male:Female Ratio
- 23:77
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- unity.edu
Unity College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Unity College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
60 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,083 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Unity College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5026 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 815 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 481 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 362 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 320 (5%) |
| Asian | 55 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Unity College is $18,454 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,370 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,288 |
| $48-75K | $20,079 |
| $75-110K | $21,408 |
| $110K+ | $21,931 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,280 | $9,750 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,280 | $9,750 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,280 | $9,750 |
| Fee in-district | $1,360 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,360 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,360 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 50 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,156 |
| Room charge | $6,830 |
| Meal charge | $5,326 |
Unity College majors
Unity College has granted 317 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs and 381 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Unity College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Biology | 59 | 122 |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 117 | |
| Environmental Science | 12 | 96 |
| Animal Training | 1 | 101 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 67 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 6 | 25 |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | 28 |
| Environmental Studies | 16 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 15 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 13 | |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 7 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 5 | 1 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 | |
| Climate Science | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 317 | 381 |
Unity College has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 29% | 28% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Unity College has published 256 scientific papers with 3,642 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Medicine, Political Science, Geology, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 10 |
| 1994 | 2 | 17 |
| 1995 | 3 | 11 |
| 1996 | 1 | 13 |
| 1997 | 3 | 14 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 | 2 | 16 |
| 2002 | 1 | 17 |
| 2003 | 3 | 31 |
| 2004 | 4 | 26 |
| 2005 | 6 | 30 |
| 2006 | 3 | 54 |
| 2007 | 4 | 47 |
| 2008 | 8 | 49 |
| 2009 | 3 | 64 |
| 2010 | 4 | 52 |
| 2011 | 7 | 47 |
| 2012 | 7 | 56 |
| 2013 | 7 | 75 |
| 2014 | 16 | 77 |
| 2015 | 22 | 116 |
| 2016 | 6 | 131 |
| 2017 | 16 | 131 |
| 2018 | 16 | 158 |
| 2019 | 18 | 211 |
| 2020 | 14 | 323 |
| 2021 | 12 | 358 |
| 2022 | 14 | 365 |
| 2023 | 18 | 388 |
| 2024 | 4 | 377 |
| 2025 | 2 | 312 |
Notable alumni
-
Roy Kitchener
- Years
- 1962-.. (age 64)
- Enrolled in Unity College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Roy Ian Kitchener is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who last served as the Commander of the Naval Surface Forces and Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He previously served as the Commander of the Naval Surface Forces Atlantic. Kitchener earned a B.A. degree in political science from Unity College in 1984 and later received an M.A. degree in national security affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School specializing in Western Hemisphere studies.
-
Jeff McCabe
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jeffrey M. McCabe is an American politician who is a former member of the Maine House of Representatives. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and served as Majority Leader from 2014 until 2016.
General info
| Alternative names | UC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Motto | America?s Environmental College |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 331 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 70 Farm View Drive, Suite 200 New Gloucester, Maine, 04260 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 2075097100 |