Unity Environmental University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,280

2024 Average Net Price

$18,454

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

81.8%

8,865 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

7,165

91.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

28.7%

43 Graduates

About

Unity Environmental University is a higher education institution located in Cumberland County, ME. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Unity Environmental University were Conservation Biology (122 degrees awarded), Animal Training (101 degrees), and Environmental Science (96 degrees).

In 2024, 704 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Unity Environmental University. 77.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (465 degrees), 6.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Unity Environmental University is $11,280, which is $−12,720 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Unity Environmental University is $11,280, which is $12,720 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,454.

In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending Unity Environmental University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,280

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Unity Environmental University was $11,280. The cost of tuition at Unity Environmental University is $−12,720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Unity Environmental University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,454

2024 Value

4.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Unity Environmental University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,454. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Unity Environmental University grew by 4.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of Unity Environmental University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,458

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Unity Environmental University was of $10,458 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.249% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Unity Environmental University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Unity Environmental University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 10% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Unity Environmental University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Unity Environmental University received 8,865 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 40.4% annual growth. Out of those 8,865 applicants, 7,252 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.8% acceptance rate.

There were 7,165 students enrolled at Unity Environmental University in 2024.

Unity Environmental University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.97%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,252

Accepted Out of 8,865

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Unity Environmental University was 81.8% (7,252 admissions from 8,865 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 40.4%, while admissions grew by 21.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Unity Environmental University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Unity Environmental University had a total enrollment of 7,165 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Unity Environmental University is 6,541 students and the part-time enrollment is 624. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Unity Environmental University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Unity Environmental University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.1% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.71% Black or African American, 4.47% Two or More Races, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.768% Asian, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Unity Environmental University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.3%), followed by White Male (15.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.72%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.6%), followed by White Male (12.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Unity Environmental University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,165 students. The full-time enrollment at Unity Environmental University is 6,541 and the part-time enrollment is 624. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Unity Environmental University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Unity Environmental University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

36%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Unity Environmental University was 36%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Unity Environmental University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Unity Environmental University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,026 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
815 enrolled students
Black or African American
481 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Unity Environmental University is 70.1% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.71% Black or African American, 4.47% Two or More Races, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.768% Asian, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 362 students (5.05%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 384 more women than men received degrees from Unity Environmental University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Unity Environmental University is white (465 degrees awarded). There were 6.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Unity Environmental University is Conservation Biology (122 degrees awarded), followed by Animal Training (101 degrees) and Environmental Science (96 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Unity Environmental University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (145 degrees awarded), Agriculture (233 degrees), and Biology (248 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Unity Environmental University are Physicians (437,344 people), Other managers (216,911 people), Postsecondary teachers (142,902 people), Other Physical Scientists (136,857 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (123,554 people).

The most specialized majors at Unity Environmental University in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (145 degrees awarded), Agriculture (233 degrees), Biology (248 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (7 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (32 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Unity Environmental University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Unity Environmental University are Natural Resources & Conservation (145 degrees awarded), Agriculture (233 degrees), Biology (248 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (7 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (32 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Unity Environmental University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (586,722 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (367,538 people), Elementary & secondary schools (310,851 people), Offices of physicians (210,008 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (201,135 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Unity Environmental University.

Most Common (2024)

Other Animal Science
117 degrees awarded
Marine Biology & Biological Oceonography
67 degrees awarded
Conservation Biology
59 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Unity Environmental University was Other Animal Science with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Unity Environmental University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

160

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

544

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 160 degrees were awarded to men at Unity Environmental University, which is 0.294 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (544).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Unity Environmental University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Unity Environmental University in Conservation Biology, which is 0.534 times less than the 118 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Unity Environmental University in Conservation Biology, which is 1.87 times more than the 63 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 46% of students graduating from Unity Environmental University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
465 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
74 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Unity Environmental University is white (465 degrees awarded). There were 6.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

13.2% of degree recipients (93 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
356 degrees awarded
White Female
258 degrees awarded
White Female
132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Unity Environmental University is white female (356 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (258 degrees).

Operations

Unity Environmental University has an endowment valued at nearly $16.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.89M (17.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Unity Environmental University had a total salary expenditure of 49.2M. Unity Environmental University employs 16 No academic ranks, 8 Associate professors and 7 Assistant professors. Most academics at Unity Environmental University are Male No academic rank (9), Female No academic rank (7), and Female Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Unity Environmental University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 62 employees, Management, with 27 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Endowment

$16.5M

2024 Endowment

4.17%

growth from 2023

Unity Environmental University has an endowment valued at about $16.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Unity Environmental University grew 4.17% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Unity Environmental University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.8M

2024 Salaries

23.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Unity Environmental University paid a median of $14.8M in salaries, which represents 30.1% of their overall expenditure ($49.2M) and a 23.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.7% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 21.4% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.4M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Unity Environmental University paid a total of $2.4M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Unity Environmental University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees, Management with 27 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

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