University of New England
University of New England at a Glance
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About University of New England
According to Wikipedia, The University of New England is a private research university in Maine with campuses in Portland and Biddeford, as well as a study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco. During the 2020 academic year, 7,208 students were enrolled in UNE's campus-based and online programs. It traces it historical origins to 1831 when Westbrook Seminary opened on what is now the UNE Portland Campus.
University of New England 's Online Degrees
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management
- Required Credits: 12
- Completion Time: 8 months
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Designing Learning Experiences
- Required Credits: 12
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Teaching Online
- Required Credits: 12
- Format: Fully online
PMC in Post Master'S Certificate
Degree Concentrations
- Curriculum And Instructional Strategies
- Literacy K-12
- Inclusion Education
- Educational Leadership
- Individualized
- Required Credits: 15
- Completion Time: 1 year
- Format: Fully online
CAGS in Advanced Graduate Study
- Required Credits: 30
- Completion Time: 2 years
- Format: Fully online
CAGS AEL in Advanced Graduate Study In Advanced Educational Leadership
- Required Credits: 30
- Completion Time: 2 years
- Format: Fully online
MSEd in Education
- Required Credits: 30
- Completion Time: 2 years
- Format: Fully online
MSED-RS in Education
Degree Concentrations
- Reading Specialist
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2 years
- Format: Fully online
MSW in Social Work
- Required Credits: 64
- Completion Time: 3 years
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Health Data Quality
- Required Credits: 12
- Completion Time: 8 months
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Health Policy, Law And Compliance
- Required Credits: 12
- Completion Time: 8 months
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Data Analytics
- Required Credits: 12
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
- Required Credits: 12
- Completion Time: 8 months
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
- Required Credits: 18
- Completion Time: 1 year
- Format: Fully online
MPH in Public Health
- Required Credits: 46
- Completion Time: 18 months
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
- Completion Time: 2 years
- Format: Fully online
University of New England Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,091 | 92% | 79% | 62% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of New England Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $45,900 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $31,879 |
| 30K - 48K | $30,805 |
| 48K - 75K | $33,013 |
| 75K - 110K | $35,577 |
| 110K+ | $42,902 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of New England Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of New England students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $68,670 a year, and 96% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of New England 's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 11,153 | 7,947 | 3,206 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of New England ?
University of New England is located at 11 Hills Beach Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005-9599.
How Safe is University of New England ?
University of New England reported 0.6 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most large residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of New England has a violent crime rate of 0.03% and a property crime rate of 0.03%. Biddeford has a violent crime rate of 0.31% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.39%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of New England Known For?
University of New England is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Medical
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Education
- Biology
- Literature
- Political Science
- History
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Business
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
University of New England 's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of New England 's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of New England ranks #255 in the U.S. and #914 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #523 in the U.S. and #1377 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #536 in the U.S. and #1304 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #580 in the U.S. and #2547 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #581 in the U.S. and #2505 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #717 in the U.S. and #2151 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #796 in the U.S. and #3449 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #800 in the U.S. and #2451 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #822 in the U.S. and #3658 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #859 in the U.S. and #2876 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #1093 in the U.S. and #2867 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #1111 in the U.S. and #2132 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #1145 in the U.S. and #4250 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #1483 in the U.S. and #5615 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of New England ranks #1533 in the U.S. and #5910 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesWho Are University of New England 's Most Influential Alumni?
University of New England 's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Medical, Social Work, and Nursing. Here are some of University of New England 's most famous alumni:
