University Of New England
Location and Contact Information
11 Hills Beach RdBiddeford, ME 04005
USA
Main Tel: (207) 283-0171
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
The University of New England, also known as UNE, is an independent, coeducational university comprising of two distinctive campuses in two Maine coastal cities. It was established in the year 1831. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 540 acres and includes over 25 buildings. In addition, the campus is home to a science education facility, the Harold Alfond Center for Health Sciences, and the Marine Science Education and Research Center. UNE offers degree programs in human services, health sciences, natural sciences, management, education, and the liberal arts. It is organized into the following academic units:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Health Professions
- College of Osteopathic Medicine
- College of Pharmacy
UNE’s student life is diverse. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. The University of New England's official mascot is known as the Nor'easters.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, medicine, nutrition and exercise therapy, and science.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There is a hospital on campus.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 27,920 |
| Room and board | $ 10,870 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
| Other | $ 2,750 |
Financial Aid
University Of New England participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 100% | $12,931 |
| Institutional Grant | 100% | $11,718 |
| Federal Grant | 23% | $4,109 |
| Pell Grant | 23% | $3,178 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $1,792 |
| State or Local Grant | 24% | $1,184 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 86% | $10,657 |
| Federal Loan | 86% | $5,495 |
| Other Loan | 32% | $14,034 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of New England:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | 5,323 |
| 2 | Georgian Court University | Lakewood, NJ | 3,189 |
| 3 | Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | 3,040 |
| 4 | Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA | 8,548 |
| 5 | Pacific University | Forest Grove, OR | 3,167 |
| 6 | Gannon University | Erie, PA | 4,197 |
| 7 | Marian University | Fond Du Lac, WI | 2,891 |
| 8 | Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | 6,690 |
| 9 | Union University | Jackson, TN | 3,655 |
| 10 | Saint Peter's College | Jersey City, NJ | 3,111 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 478 | 8 |
| Bachelor | 362 | 29 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 158 | 2 |
| Associate | 86 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 16 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 65 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 43 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 90 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,267 in 2009-2010 (4,472 full-time equivalent).
About 28% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 72% of the class.
Undergrads are 61% of enrolled students and graduate students are 39%.
Students under 25 years old represent 57% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 83% Women 79% All 80%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 480-570 Math 490-590
Room and Board
University Of New England provides on-campus housing for 1,066 of its 4,472 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Commonwealth Coast Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
University Of New England offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education and medical degrees.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Fields Other Than Education And Business).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Aquaculture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physics Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling