University of New England
University of New England is one of the eleven private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Maine. The campus is located in a suburb, in Biddeford.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,281 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 651 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 508 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 59% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of New England's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $35,240, and fees were $1,290. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $35,240 and $1,290 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students8,281 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 90 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 17 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 84 miles radius of University of New England
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine
26 miles away |
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Southern New Hampshire University
61 miles away |
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
63 miles away |
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Saint Anselm College
65 miles away |
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Endicott College
67 miles away |
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Rivier University
73 miles away |
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Colby-Sawyer College
80 miles away |
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
82 miles away |
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Fisher College
84 miles away |
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Emerson College
84 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1966 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1989 - 05/31/2013 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1984 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 09/01/1970 - Current |
Admission
81%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1030 to 1210 |
| ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,240/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,240/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,240/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $740/credit | |
| In State Students | $740/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $740/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $55,800 | $55,800 | $55,800 |
| ADN | 70 | $86,800 | $86,800 | $86,800 |
| BSN | 125 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $155,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $37,000 | $37,000 | $37,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of University of New England's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 24% | $3,968 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $1,300 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $1,484 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $18,118 |
| Federal Student Loans | 83% | $6,123 |
| Private Loans | 28% | $17,717 |
$33,204
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$26,789 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$27,606 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$29,442 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$36,717 |
| Over $110,000$36,044 |
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Student Population
4,423
Undergrads
3,858
Graduates
6,029
Women
2,252
Men
68%
Full-time
32%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
60% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
16% |
|
Two or more races |
9% |
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Asian |
6% |
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Black/African American |
6% |
|
Hispanic |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maine state board of nursing.
