University of New England: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2013 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #549 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #499 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 19 | In Maine |
| #279 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 56 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 3,884
- Graduates
- 2,689
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.une.edu
University of New England Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of New England has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 34% 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 | 92% | 91% | 92% |
| Applicants | 4,958 | 1,562 | 3,396 |
| Admissions | 4,543 | 1,421 | 3,122 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 560 | 187 | 373 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
2,887 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4746 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 606 (9%) |
| Asian | 527 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 350 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 154 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 97 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 21 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of New England is $40,003 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 | $31,371 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $32,046 |
| $48-75K | $32,348 |
| $75-110K | $36,237 |
| $110K+ | $41,991 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,650 | $39,535 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,650 | $39,535 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,650 | $39,535 |
| Fee in-district | $1,560 | $700 |
| Fee in-state | $1,560 | $700 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,560 | $700 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,546 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,000 |
University of New England majors
University of New England has granted 522 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 414 master's across 13 programs, and 381 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of New England.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathy | 165 | ||
| Social Work | 5 | 113 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 115 | ||
| Education, General | 7 | 19 | 71 |
| Public Health, General | 9 | 77 | |
| Dentistry | 63 | ||
| Human Nutrition | 8 | 53 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 60 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 53 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 36 | 7 | |
| Physician Assistant | 40 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 34 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 31 | ||
| Pharmacy | 29 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 24 | ||
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 22 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 22 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | 10 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | ||
| Maritime Studies | 14 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Environmental Science | 12 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 12 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Aquaculture | 6 | ||
| Neuroscience | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Computational Science | 2 | ||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 2 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 522 | 414 | 381 |
University of New England has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 66% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of New England has published 4,857 scientific papers with 92,046 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 25 | 148 |
| 1994 | 28 | 241 |
| 1995 | 46 | 199 |
| 1996 | 38 | 217 |
| 1997 | 62 | 231 |
| 1998 | 38 | 275 |
| 1999 | 43 | 302 |
| 2000 | 48 | 398 |
| 2001 | 55 | 482 |
| 2002 | 43 | 502 |
| 2003 | 64 | 599 |
| 2004 | 51 | 603 |
| 2005 | 69 | 838 |
| 2006 | 68 | 1040 |
| 2007 | 84 | 1213 |
| 2008 | 80 | 1315 |
| 2009 | 143 | 1381 |
| 2010 | 128 | 1564 |
| 2011 | 143 | 1893 |
| 2012 | 179 | 2186 |
| 2013 | 189 | 2661 |
| 2014 | 178 | 3095 |
| 2015 | 191 | 3339 |
| 2016 | 221 | 3570 |
| 2017 | 228 | 4060 |
| 2018 | 238 | 4730 |
| 2019 | 259 | 5759 |
| 2020 | 240 | 7341 |
| 2021 | 241 | 8574 |
| 2022 | 255 | 8177 |
| 2023 | 235 | 8389 |
| 2024 | 232 | 8059 |
| 2025 | 187 | 7703 |
Notable alumni
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William Diamond
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
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G. William Diamond was an American Democratic politician, educator, small business owner, legislator and onetime Maine Secretary of State. He served in the Maine Senate representing Senate District 26, which comprises the towns of Windham, Raymond, Standish, Casco, Baldwin, and Frye Island.
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Guy Azouri
- Occupations
- association football playerassociation football coach
- Biography
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Guy Azouri is an Israeli football manager. He is currently the head coach of the Israeli National Women's Football team, and the head of the Israeli Women's Football Academy.
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Michael F. Brennan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Michael F. Brennan is an American politician who formerly served as the 87th Mayor of Portland, Maine. Brennan, a Democrat, served as State Senator from 2002 to 2006 and Senate Majority Leader and a 2008 Democratic candidate for Maine's 1st congressional district. On May 15, 2011 Brennan announced his candidacy in the Portland, Maine mayoral election. On November 9, Brennan won the 15-candidate contest and became the first directly-elected mayor of Portland since 1923.
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Peter Alan Bell
- Years
- 1958-.. (age 68)
- Occupations
- physician
- Biography
-
Peter Alan Bell is an American osteopathic physician. He is the current Vice Provost and Dean at Baptist College of Health Sciences, now known as Baptist Health Sciences University in Memphis, TN. Additionally, Bell is nationally known for his continued work on health policy reform and the impact of health policy on the medical profession. Finally, Bell has served as president of the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA) and the National President of The American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP).
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Justina Wilhelm
- Enrolled in the University of New England
- In 2018 graduated with Master of Social Work
- Occupations
- community leaderacademic administratorsocial worker
- Biography
-
Justina Wilhelm is an American academic administrator, community leader, and social worker who has served as president since 2020 of Iḷisaġvik College, located in Utqiaġvik, Alaska and the only tribal college in the state. She had previously served as a member of the North Slope Borough School District's advisor council and the Utqiaġvik City Council. Earlier she helped direct behavioral health at the jurisdiction's health department.
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Peter Makuck
- Years
- 1940-2023 (aged 83)
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
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Peter Makuck was an American poet, short story writer, and critic. He was a distinguished professor emeritus of English at East Carolina University, where he was also the first distinguished professor of arts and sciences; he also served as visiting writer in residence at Brigham Young University, visiting distinguished professor at North Carolina State University, and visiting distinguished writer-in-residence at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. In 1993, Makuck received the Charity Randall Citation from the International Poetry Forum. Poems, stories, and reviews by Makuck have been published in many leading journals, including Poetry, The Southern Review, The Hudson Review, Ploughshares, and others, and his work has been featured on the Poetry Daily website and on Garrison Keillor's Writer's Almanac. Makuck was the founding editor of the journal Tar River Poetry. He lived with his wife, Phyllis, on Bogue Banks, one of North Carolina's barrier islands. He died in 2023 after a long illness.
General info
| Alternative names | UNE |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1831 |
| Motto | Great Questions. Great Answers. |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,164 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11 Hills Beach Rd Biddeford, Maine, 04005-9599 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 23,000 |
| Phone | 2072830171 |