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The University of New England
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 283-0171
http://www.une.edu/
"Where the Life of the Planet Converges with the Life of the Mind"
The University of New England is an independent, entrepreneurial institution committed to academic excellence and the enhancement of the quality of life for the people, organizations, and communities it serves. The purpose of the University is to prepare students for meaningful and rewarding careers, lifelong learning, and enlightened lives. The University fosters critical inquiry through a student-centered, academic environment rich in research, scholarship, creative activity, and service while providing opportunities for acquiring and applying knowledge in selected clinical, professional, and community settings.
| Type of institution: | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Federal Aid: | Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans). |
| Degrees offered: | First-professional, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate's |
| Certificates offered: | Post-Master's, Postbaccalaureate |
| Carnegie classification: | Master’s Colleges and Universities II - These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 20 or more master’s degrees per year. |
| Regional Accreditation: | New England Association of Schools
and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education |
| Nat'l Institution & Specialized Accrediting Bodies: |
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Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
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| 2003–04 | 2002–03 | 2001–02 | |
| Tuition & fees | $18,990 | $17,830 | $16,740 |
| Books and supplies | $820 | $820 | $820 |
| On-campus | |||
| Room and board | $7,560 | $7,100 | $6,770 |
| Other expenses | $1,960 | $1,960 | $1,960 |
| Off-campus | |||
| Room and board | $7,850 | $7,850 | $7,850 |
| Other expenses | $2,320 | $2,320 | $2,320 |
| Off-campus with family | |||
| Other expenses | $2,320 | $2,320 | $2,320 |
Fall Enrollment |
2003 | 2002 | 2001 |
| Total Enrollment | 3,192 | 3,780 | 2,837 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 1,541 | 1,559 | 1,389 |
| Percent of Undergraduate Enrollment by Gender | |||
| Men | 23.9% | 27.6% | 24.2% |
| Women | 76.1% | 72.4% | 75.8% |
| Percent of Undergraduate Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity | |||
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Non-Hispanic | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| White Non-Hispanic | 92.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 5.5% | 7.1% | 8.1% |
| Student Counts | |||
| Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduate Students | 387 | 301 | 321 |
| Percent Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduate | 25.1 | 19.3 | 23.1 |
| Percent Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduate Receiving Financial Aid | 96.7 | 98.1 |
| Awards/degrees - Conferred between July 1, 2002 and June 30, 2003 | |
| Associate Degrees | 70 |
| Bachelor Degrees | 218 |
| Master's Degrees | 368 |
| Post-Master's Certificates | 4 |
| First-Professional Degrees | 98 |
| Largest programs 2003-04 | Degrees/certificates conferred |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | 372 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 61 |
| Education | 212 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services | 16 |
| Psychology | 16 |
Programs Offered * |
Awards/Degree |
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| Business Mgmt. & Admin. Services | |||
| Business Administration | Baccalaureate | ||
| Conservation & Renewable Natural Resources | |||
| Environmental Science | Baccalaureate | ||
| Environmental Studies | Baccalaureate | ||
| Education | |||
| Elementary Teacher Education | Baccalaureate | ||
| Art Education | Baccalaureate | ||
| English Language & Literature/Letters | Baccalaureate | ||
| English Language & Literature, Other | Baccalaureate | ||
| Biological Sciences/Life Sciences | |||
| Biology, General | Baccalaureate | ||
| Biochemistry | |||
| Aquaculture and Aquarium Science | Baccalaureate | ||
| Marine/Aquatic Biology | Baccalaureate | ||
| Psychobiology | Baccalaureate | ||
| Medical Biological Specialization, Other | Baccalaureate | ||
| Mathematics | |||
| Mathematics | Baccalaureate | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| American Studies | Baccalaureate | ||
| Psychology and Social Relations | Baccalaureate | ||
| Liberal Studies | Baccalaureate | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | |||
| Athletic Training Education | Baccalaureate | ||
| Sport & Fitness Administration/Management | Baccalaureate | ||
| Exercise Sciences/Physiology & Movement | Baccalaureate | ||
| Physical Sciences | |||
| Laboratory Science | Baccalaureate | ||
| Psychology | |||
| Psychology, General | Baccalaureate | ||
| Public Administration & Services | |||
| Social Work | Certificate, Master | ||
| Social Sciences & History | |||
| Political Science | Baccalaureate | ||
| History, General | Baccalaureate | ||
| Sociology | baccalaureate | ||
| Health Professions & Related Sciences | |||
| Dental Hygiene | Associate, Baccalaureate | ||
| Hospital/Health Facilities Administration | Baccalaureate | ||
| Physician Assistant | Master | ||
| Basic Medical Sciences, Other | Baccalaureate | ||
| Nursing Anesthetist (Post-R.N) | Master | ||
| Nursing, Other | Associate, Baccalaureate | ||
| Occupational Therapy | Master | ||
| Physical Therapy | Doctor of Physical Therapy | ||
| Public Health | Certificate, Master | ||
| Health Service Management | Baccalaureate | ||
| Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) | |||
| Osteopathic Medicine (D.O., medical doctor) | First-Professional | ||
* For a complete list of programs, go to the University of New England program page. |
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Financial Aid - 2002 - 2003 |
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| Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students | ||
| Type of aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid received |
| Federal grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 29 | $3,332 |
| State/local grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 28 | $987 |
| Institutional grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 93 | $5,821 |
| Loans to students | 82 | $8,022 |
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