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University of New England

Biddeford, Maine. 2,135 undergraduates. Admits 92% of applicants.

62%Graduation rate7 pts above the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$38,617Average net price per year94% above the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$68,670Median earnings 10 years after starting17% above the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$26,000Median debt at graduation20% above the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read

Graduates' median debt ($26,000) equals 38% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($68,670).

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$31,879
$30,000–$48,000$30,805
$48,001–$75,000$33,013
$75,001–$110,000$35,577
Over $110,000$42,902

Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $45,900.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate62%54%
Return for second year79%76%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$59,508$49,318
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$68,670$58,912
Median debt at graduation$26,000$21,609

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).

Programs and what graduates earn

65 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing115$84,255$86,455$27,000
Biology, General73$38,881$73,462$26,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness40$39,513$71,221$27,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions31$75,402$69,563$27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions10—$63,831—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General27$38,632$63,616$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations14$55,752$59,840$27,000
Psychology, General16$40,676$55,485$27,000
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology38$36,811$53,995$27,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research17$42,559$52,593$26,000
Zoology/Animal Biology22$39,570$45,486$27,000
Agricultural Production Operations6———
Education, General7———
Special Education and Teaching2———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15——$27,000
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services8———
English Language and Literature, General2———
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology2———
Neurobiology and Neurosciences6———
Applied Mathematics2———
International/Globalization Studies1———
Maritime Studies14——$27,000
Computational Science2———
Sustainability Studies2———
Chemistry2———
Social Work5———
Political Science and Government6———
Sociology3———
Fine and Studio Arts1———
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs25———
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration4———
Public Health9———
Business/Corporate Communications2———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations1———
History1———

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

Getting in

92%Admission rate
11:1Students per faculty member
14%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant

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Quick answers

How much does University of New England cost per year?
The average net price at University of New England, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $38,617 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do University of New England graduates earn?
Former University of New England students earn a median of $68,670 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at University of New England?
62% of University of New England students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much student debt do University of New England graduates have?
The median federal student debt at graduation from University of New England is $26,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.