Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

65/100 · earnings-weighted

University of New England

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Biddeford, Maine 04005

🌐 https://www.une.edu/

University of New England — acceptance rate 89%, tuition $41,050

University of New England campus, Biddeford, ME. Photo: University of New England, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 61%

Outcomes

73/100

Affordability

7/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

82/100

Prestige

40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,473

Total Enrollment

61%

Graduation Rate

75%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

89%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of New England, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$55,921

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$48,957

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$25,250

Median debt at graduation

68.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

11.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ME wage index 0.89). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of New England

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$77,895	$84,986	-4%	#534 of 966	#401	$26,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	$59,851	$74,504	+9%	#19 of 76	#4	$26,645
Biology	$34,910	$70,283	+23%	#99 of 841	#41	$27,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences	$30,169	$69,190	+13%	#37 of 156	#19	$27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$27,832	$62,614	-12%	#160 of 253	#157	$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$55,830	$61,240	-10%	#750 of 1176	#629	$26,920
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	$31,749	$57,272	+5%	#180 of 610	#131	$27,000
Psychology	$34,791	$55,085	+9%	#248 of 1027	#113	$27,000
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology	$29,871	$48,592	-1%	#40 of 62	#18	$27,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	$34,434	$48,309	-12%	#218 of 265	#174	$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$44,396	—	—	—	—	$25,000
Zoology/Animal Biology	$28,509	$42,941	-3%	#31 of 52	#26	$26,948

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $511,537
Avg rent near campus: $2,003/mo
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🏆 Where University of New England Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#12

Human Nutrition

of 12 schools

#24

Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy

of 36 schools

#30

Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$41,050	$41,050
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$63,690	$63,690

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

21%

Receive Pell Grants

93%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy 165 grads/yr Social Work 118 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 115 grads/yr Education, General 97 grads/yr Public Health, General 91 grads/yr Dentistry 63 grads/yr Human Nutrition 61 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 60 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 55 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 53 grads/yr Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 45 grads/yr Physician Assistant 40 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 34 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 32 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 31 grads/yr Pharmacy 29 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 27 grads/yr Pre-Physician Assistant 24 grads/yr Nurse Anesthetist 22 grads/yr Animal Behavior and Ethology 22 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of New England's top programs commonly pursue.

Family medicine physicians

$238k/yr 116,000 jobs

General internal medicine physicians

$236k/yr 73,200 jobs

Pediatricians, general

Anesthesiologists

Cardiologists

Dermatologists

Surgeons, all other

Emergency medicine physicians

36,100 jobs

Student Demographics

6,473

Total Students

71%

Women

75%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%

Hispanic 2%

Black 5%

Asian 8%

Two or More 1%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%

Hybrid (Some Online) 2%

Fully Online 43%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 75%

25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of New England?

University of New England has an acceptance rate of 89%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of New England?

Tuition at University of New England is $41,050 for in-state students and $41,050 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at University of New England?

The graduation rate at University of New England is 61%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is University of New England a good school?

University of New England has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend University of New England?

University of New England has a total enrollment of 6,473 students. Most students (75%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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