Resources › For Students and Parents University of New England Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Graduation Rate, & More Share Flipboard Email Print University of New England College of Pharmacy in Portland. BMRR / Wikimedia Commons For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove Facebook Twitter College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on August 04, 2017 University of New England Description: Founded in 1831, the University of New England has two primary locations -- a 540-acre campus in Biddeford, Maine, and a 41-acre campus on the outskirts of Portland. The Biddeford campus is home to the College of Arts and Sciences while the Portland campus houses the College of Pharmacy and the Westbrook College of Health Professions. The Biddeford campus has over 4,000 feet of ocean front property. Undergraduates can choose from more than 30 majors, and the university has notable strengths in biological and health-related fields. Academics are supported by a 17 to 1 student / faculty ratio. In athletics, the UNE Nor'easters compete in the NCAA Division III Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC). The university fields six men's and eight women's intercollegiate sports. Admissions Data (2016): University of New England Acceptance Rate: 83% GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for UNE Admissions Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 470 / 570 SAT Math: 470 / 580 SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean Compare SAT scores for Maine Colleges ACT Composite: 21 / 26 ACT English: 20 / 25 ACT Math: 20 / 26 What these ACT numbers mean Compare ACT scores for Maine Colleges Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 8,263 (4,247 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 25% Male / 75% Female56% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $35,630 Books: $1,400 (why so much?) Room and Board: $13,250 Other Expenses: $2,750 Total Cost: $53,030 University of New England Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 100%Loans: 84%Average Amount of AidGrants: $18,329Loans: $12,056 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Dental Hygiene, Exercise Science, Health Sciences, Marine Biology, Medical Biology, Nursing, Psychology Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 81%4-Year Graduation Rate: 53%6-Year Graduation Rate: 59% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Basketball, Track and Field, Soccer, Cross CountryWomen's Sports: Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Swimming, Field Hockey, Basketball, Track and Field, Cross Country Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like the University of New England, You May Also Like These Schools: University of Maine: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Quinnipiac University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Vermont: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Roger Williams University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Plymouth State University: Profile Endicott College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Sacred Heart University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Boston University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Northeastern University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of New Hampshire: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Connecticut: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Boston College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of New England Mission Statement: mission statement from the UNE website "The University of New England provides students with a highly integrated learning experience that promotes excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education, research, and service." Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "University of New England Admissions." ThoughtCo, Oct. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/university-of-new-england-admissions-788126. Grove, Allen. (2020, October 29). University of New England Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/university-of-new-england-admissions-788126 Grove, Allen. "University of New England Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/university-of-new-england-admissions-788126 (accessed March 25, 2023). copy citation Featured Video