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Unity College was established in 1965, and is situated in Unity, Maine. The school was founded as Unity Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences by a group of business people. In 1967, the name of the school was changed to Unity College. The college campus is spread across an area of 240 acres, and overlooks the nearby Unity Pond. The college offers associate's and bachelor’s degrees to the students in diverse areas of study. Students can also choose from more than eight certificate programs, over 12 minors and over 20 majors.
Students of Unity College get involved in numerous clubs and organizations. Some of them include Conservation Law Club, Interpretive Dance Club, Buddhist Religion Club, and Search and Rescue Club. Ninety percent of the college students are provided financial aid. The sports teams of the college competes in Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC).
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Campus Location90 Quaker Hill Road
Unity, ME 04988
USA
Main Tel: (207) 948-3131
Web Site The campus is in a quiet rural area. |
Unity College HighlightsWhere Unity College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, science, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 96 | 18 | | Associate | 4 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Unity College was 555 in 2007 (545 full-time equivalent). About 59% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 41% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 19,595 | | Room | $ 4,390 | | Board | $ 2,920 | | Books and supplies | $ 450 | | Other | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Unity College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 28 |
Housing and MealsUnity College provides on-campus housing for 360 of its 545 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Unity College Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 76% | | Women | 80% | | All | 78% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (42 awarded) - Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (6 awarded) LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (1 awarded) - Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS (5 awarded) - English Language and Literature/Letters
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (16 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
SCIENCE (27 awarded) - Ecology
- Environmental Biology
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Wildlife Biology
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