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Biddeford, ME · New Gloucester, ME
| University of New England | Unity Environmental University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $38,107/yr | $19,104/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $31,371/yr | $18,370/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,250 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $32,046/yr | $19,288/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $32,348/yr | $20,079/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $36,237/yr | $21,408/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $41,991/yr | $21,931/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $268/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,000/yr | $12,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,860/yr | $8,760/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $800/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,000/yr | $1,280/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $63,245/yr | $21,931/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,210/yr | $12,640/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,210/yr | $12,640/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 12% | 64% |
| Students taking federal loans | 41% | 86% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 92% | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,091 | 8,865 |
| Students accepted | 4,523 | 7,252 |
| Students who enrolled | 589 | 723 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 10% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 68% | 29% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,921/yr | $37,852/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,794–$83,771 | $24,175–$53,204 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 56% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 28% |
| Black students graduating | 30% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 0% | No data reported |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,957/yr | $31,698/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 63% |
| Graduate on time | 57% | 24% |
| Pell students who graduate | 61% | 27% |
| First-gen students who finish | 67% | 55% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | 45% |
| Students who transfer out | 26% | 40% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $59,059/yr | $36,959/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 38% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 26% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 8% | Natural Resources & Conservation 39% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 38% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 20% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 38% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 39% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 26% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 38% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 20% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 6% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 1% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 6% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — <1% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $232,923/yr | Natural Resources Conservation and Research — $42,592/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 27% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,135 | 6,483 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 36 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,689 | 658 |
| Average professor pay | $9,669/mo | $5,415/mo |
| Full-time professors | 54% | 4.7% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $84,109 | $66,806 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | Rural (distant) |
| Location | Biddeford, ME | New Gloucester, ME |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1831 | 1965 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| Men | 32% | 23% |
| Women | 68% | 77% |
| White students | 85% | 70% |
| Black students | 2.1% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.3% | 12% |
| Asian students | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Other / not reported | 3.4% | 5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 22% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 1% | 2.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 24% | 58% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,819/yr | $1,999/yr |
| Endowment | $330.8M | $16.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,534 | 575 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,830/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,326/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 17 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Other academic year |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 19 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 475 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $4.3M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $4.8M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $75,732 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.