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About University of New England

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University of New England is a private research university in Biddeford, ME, known for its health sciences focus, high acceptance rate, and doctoral research university. With an acceptance rate of 96%, University of New England is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 731 students each year. University of New England is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. University of New England offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,811 per year; the sticker price of $59,620 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of New England acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

96%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of New England

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Application Strategy
UNE is best known for its health sciences programs including pre-med, nursing, dental hygiene, and marine biology, so if you are applying to one of these fields, make sure your application materials directly reference your interest in that specific program rather than leaving your goals vague.
Essay Strategy
UNE sits on a coastal Maine campus with direct access to the ocean, and students in programs like marine biology and environmental science use that setting as a hands-on lab, so write about how you plan to take advantage of field research or coastal access specific to your intended major.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of New England actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$60k/yr$31.4k
30k-48k~$60k/yr$32.0k
48k-75k~$60k/yr$32.3k
75k-110k~$60k/yr$36.2k
110k+~$60k/yr$42.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

61%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,027
Undergrad Enrollment
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