Unity College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5137 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1443 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1363 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 19 | In Maine |
| #5034 of 6,082 | For Ecology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 3,698
- Graduates
- 583
- Male:Female Ratio
- 20:80
- 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 94% and is among the 31% 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.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 95% | 94% |
| Applicants | 6,312 | 1,283 | 4,925 |
| Admissions | 5,953 | 1,225 | 4,625 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 415 | 103 | 290 |
152 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,120 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3029 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 405 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 306 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 216 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 208 (5%) |
| Asian | 48 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Unity College is $18,554 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 | $18,283 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,057 |
| $48-75K | $20,105 |
| $75-110K | $21,443 |
| $110K+ | $21,676 |
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 | 550 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,104 |
| Room charge | $6,800 |
| Meal charge | $5,304 |
Unity College majors
Unity College has granted 132 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs and 122 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Unity College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 52 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 29 | 6 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 30 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 9 | 10 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 18 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | 14 | |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Wildlife Biology | 11 | ||
| Animal Sciences, Other | 10 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 9 | ||
| Conservation Biology | 8 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 5 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism | 4 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 4 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 3 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 3 | ||
| Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Animal Training | 1 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 132 | 122 |
Unity College has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 51% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Unity College has published 222 scientific papers with 2,140 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Sociology, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Geology, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 | 15 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 | 13 |
| 1995 | 3 | 10 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 |
| 1997 | 3 | 9 |
| 1998 | 1 | 8 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 |
| 2000 | 1 | 9 |
| 2001 | 1 | 11 |
| 2002 | 1 | 15 |
| 2003 | 4 | 22 |
| 2004 | 4 | 17 |
| 2005 | 6 | 20 |
| 2006 | 3 | 44 |
| 2007 | 4 | 42 |
| 2008 | 7 | 41 |
| 2009 | 2 | 46 |
| 2010 | 4 | 47 |
| 2011 | 8 | 41 |
| 2012 | 5 | 41 |
| 2013 | 5 | 47 |
| 2014 | 15 | 68 |
| 2015 | 16 | 83 |
| 2016 | 8 | 86 |
| 2017 | 15 | 99 |
| 2018 | 13 | 97 |
| 2019 | 16 | 134 |
| 2020 | 13 | 227 |
| 2021 | 11 | 258 |
| 2022 | 11 | 244 |
| 2023 | 13 | 239 |
Notable alumni
-
Roy Kitchener
- Years
- 1962-.. (age 62)
- 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 | 257 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 70 Farm View Drive, Suite 200 New Gloucester, Maine, 04260 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 2075097100 |