University of New England

https://www.une.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$42,650

3.9% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$40,003

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

91.6%

4,958 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,573

67.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

70%

416 Graduates

About

University of New England is a higher education institution located in York County, ME. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of New England were Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (165 degrees awarded), Dentistry (63 degrees), and Physical Therapy (53 degrees).

In 2024, 1,402 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New England. 73.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,133 degrees), 12.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (89 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of New England is $42,650, which is $10,730 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New England is $42,650, which is $10,730 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $40,003.

In 2024, 56% of undergraduate students attending University of New England received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$42,650

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of New England was $42,650. The cost of tuition at University of New England is $10,730 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$40,003

2024 Value

3.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of New England had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $40,003. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of New England grew by 3.43%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of New England (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

$15,120

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of New England was of $15,120 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.17% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.14% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at University of New England received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 22.2% with respect to 2023, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of New England (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

University of New England received 4,958 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.61% annual growth. Out of those 4,958 applicants, 4,543 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.6% acceptance rate.

There were 6,573 students enrolled at University of New England in 2024. 84% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of New England has an overall enrollment yield of 12.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,543

Accepted Out of 4,958

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of New England was 91.6% (4,543 admissions from 4,958 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 88.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.61%, while admissions grew by 0.442%.

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

SAT Scores

84%

Submission Percentage (2019)

598

Scores Submitted (2019)

84% of enrolled first-time students at University of New England in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of New England had a total enrollment of 6,573 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of New England is 4,427 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,146. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at University of New England are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of New England, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.2% White, 8.02% Asian, 5.32% Black or African American, 2.34% Hispanic or Latino, 1.48% Two or More Races, 0.441% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.319% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of New England in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.5%), followed by White Male (25%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.44%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.3%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and Asian Female (6.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of New England in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,573 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New England is 4,427 and the part-time enrollment is 2,146. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at University of New England are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

79%

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 University of New England was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of New England had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,746 enrolled students
Asian
527 enrolled students
Black or African American
350 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of New England is 72.2% White, 8.02% Asian, 5.32% Black or African American, 2.34% Hispanic or Latino, 1.48% Two or More Races, 0.441% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.319% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 606 students (9.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 664 more women than men received degrees from University of New England. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of New England is white (1,133 degrees awarded). There were 12.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (89 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of New England is Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (165 degrees awarded), followed by Dentistry (63 degrees) and Physical Therapy (53 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of New England, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (120 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (61 degrees), and Biology (148 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New England are Registered nurses (1,588,651 people), Physicians (514,772 people), Other managers (249,284 people), Medical & health services managers (224,148 people), and Pharmacists (202,528 people).

The most specialized majors at University of New England in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (120 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (61 degrees), Biology (148 degrees), Health (747 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (19 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 University of New England are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of New England are Public Administration and Social Service (120 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (61 degrees), Biology (148 degrees), Health (747 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (19 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 University of New England are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,146,542 people), Elementary & secondary schools (570,298 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (468,279 people), Outpatient care centers (436,943 people), and Offices of physicians (395,480 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
115 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
60 degrees awarded
Marine Biology & Biological Oceonography
38 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of New England was Registered Nursing with 115 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

369

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,033

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 369 degrees were awarded to men at University of New England, which is 0.357 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,033).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of New England by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 63 degrees were awarded to men at University of New England in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, which is 0.618 times less than the 102 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 105 degrees were awarded to men at University of New England in Social Work, which is 8.08 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 55% of students graduating from University of New England completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral 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
1,133 degrees awarded
Asian
89 degrees awarded
Black or African American
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of New England is white (1,133 degrees awarded). There were 12.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (89 degrees).

5.49% of degree recipients (77 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,045 degrees awarded
White Female
983 degrees awarded
White Female
961 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New England is white female (1,045 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (983 degrees).

Operations

University of New England has an endowment valued at nearly $331M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 44.9M (13.6%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of New England had a total salary expenditure of 208M. University of New England employs 83 Assistant professors, 65 Associate professors and 61 Professors. Most academics at University of New England are Female Assistant professor (60), Female Associate professor (46), and Male Professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New England are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 152 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 109 employees, and Service with 101 employees.

Endowment

$331M

2024 Endowment

87.9%

growth from 2023

University of New England has an endowment valued at about $331M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of New England grew 87.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $78.7M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$88.4M

2024 Salaries

7.4%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of New England paid a median of $88.4M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($208M) and a 7.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.24% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.495% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$25.9M

Instructional Salaries

263

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of New England paid a total of $25.9M to 263 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New England were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 152 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 109 employees, and Service with 101 employees.

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