University of New England

https://www.une.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,420

2.75% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$36,261

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.636%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

90%

4,765 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,642

70.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

66.1%

380 Graduates

About

University of New England is a higher education institution located in York County, ME. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of New England were Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (174 degrees awarded), Dentistry (64 degrees), and Physical Therapy (54 degrees).

In 2021, 1,578 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New England. 71.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,259 degrees), 14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (90 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of New England is $38,420, which is $15,236 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New England is $38,420, which is $15,236 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,261.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending University of New England received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,420

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of New England was $38,420. The cost of tuition at University of New England is $15,236 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$36,261

2021 Value

0.584%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of New England had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,261. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of New England grew by 0.584%.

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

$12,465

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of New England was of $12,465 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.4% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at University of New England received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 17.2% with respect to 2020, when 58% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.636%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of New England was 0.636%, which represents 12 out of the 1887 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of New England received 4,765 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.61% annual growth. Out of those 4,765 applicants, 4,288 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90% acceptance rate.

There were 6,642 students enrolled at University of New England in 2021.

University of New England has an overall enrollment yield of 13.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,288

Accepted Out of 4,765

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of New England was 90% (4,288 admissions from 4,765 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 87.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.61%, while admissions grew by 1.47%..

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.

Enrollment

University of New England had a total enrollment of 6,642 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of New England is 4,663 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,979. This means that 70.2% 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 64.5% White, 5.15% Asian, 3.49% Black or African American, 1.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.36% Two or More Races, 0.391% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of New England in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.3%), followed by White Male (25.2%) and Asian Female (2.13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.5%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Asian Female (5.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of New England in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,642 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New England is 4,663 and the part-time enrollment is 1,979. This means that 70.2% of students enrolled at University of New England are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and 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

76%

2021 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of New England had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

White
4,282 enrolled students
Asian
342 enrolled students
Black or African American
232 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of New England is 64.5% White, 5.15% Asian, 3.49% Black or African American, 1.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.36% Two or More Races, 0.391% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.166% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 1,524 students (22.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 672 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 (1,259 degrees awarded). There were 14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (90 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of New England is Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (174 degrees awarded), followed by Dentistry (64 degrees) and Physical Therapy (54 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (177 degrees awarded), Health (833 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (57 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,719,499 people), Registered nurses (1,459,911 people), Physicians (505,284 people), Secondary school teachers (464,280 people), and Education administrators (296,586 people).

The most specialized majors at University of New England in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (177 degrees awarded), Health (833 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (57 degrees), EDUCATION. (233 degrees), and Biology (118 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of New England are Public Administration and Social Service (177 degrees awarded), Health (833 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (57 degrees), EDUCATION. (233 degrees), and Biology (118 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (3,055,939 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,053,541 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (597,627 people), Offices of physicians (406,656 people), and Outpatient care centers (401,397 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
116 degrees awarded
General Health Services
66 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
53 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of New England was Registered Nursing with 116 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

453

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,125

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 453 degrees were awarded to men at University of New England, which is 0.403 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,125).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 89 degrees were awarded to men at University of New England in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy., which is 1.05 times more than the 85 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 155 degrees were awarded to men at University of New England in Social Work, which is 7.05 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 63% 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, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of New England is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,259 degrees awarded
Asian
90 degrees awarded
Black or African American
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of New England is white (1,259 degrees awarded). There were 14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (90 degrees).

6.46% of degree recipients (102 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
921 degrees awarded
White Male
338 degrees awarded
Asian Female
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New England is white female (921 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (338 degrees).

Operations

University of New England has an endowment valued at nearly $50.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.4M (38.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of New England had a total salary expenditure of 179M. University of New England employs 76 Associate professors, 66 Assistant professors and 52 Lecturers. Most academics at University of New England are Female Assistant professor (50), Female Associate professor (47), and Male Lecturer (29).

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 136 employees, Service, with 108 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 95 employees.

Endowment

$50.1M

2021 Endowment

27.7%

growth from 2020

University of New England has an endowment valued at about $50.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of New England grew 27.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $353k 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 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 Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$79.3M

2021 Salaries

2.83%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of New England paid a median of $79.3M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($179M) and a 2.83% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.3M

Instructional Salaries

237

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of New England paid a total of $21.3M to 237 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

76 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

136 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of New England were Associate professor with 76 employees, Assistant professor with 66 employees, and Lecturer with 52 employees.

In 2021, 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 136 employees, Service with 108 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 95 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of New England was Female Assistant professor with 50 employees, Female Associate professor with 47 employees, and Male Lecturer with 29 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of New England.