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University of New England

University of New England
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005

Official telephone: (207) 283-0171
Fax number: (207) 294-5900
Website: www.une.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 3,801
Full-time undergraduates: 2,268
Part-time undergraduates: 1,533
Total graduate students: 3,994
Full-time graduate students: 3,413
Part-time graduate students: 581
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 68%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.6% American Indian or Alaskan Native
3.0% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.4% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Hispanic/Latino
86.7% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.6% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Nonresident Alien
6.1% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.9% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.3% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
79.5% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.1% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.4% Nonresident Alien
14.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 540 acres
City or town school is located in: Biddeford, ME
Population of city/town: 21,297
Nearest major city: Portland, ME
Distance of nearest major city: 18 miles
Population of nearest major city: 66,318
Online campus map: www.une.edu/admissions/
tour/printmaps.cfm

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: No. Campus housing is not guaranteed for incoming transfer students, seniors, or those who have fulfilled the three-year residency requirement.
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (100%)
  • special housing for disabled students
  • other housing including Single-sex floors.
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 96%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 62%
Percent of students who live off campus: 38%
Students required to live on campus: All freshmen and sophomores must live on campus.
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 150
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Maine women writers collection.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art gallery; performance enhancement/evaluation and marine animal rehabilitation centers.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tutors
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: partially

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook
Number of honor societies: 9
Total number of registered organizations: 63
Campus-based religious organizations:
Edge, Franciscan Faithful, Muslim Student Association
Minority student organizations:
UNitEd
International student organizations:
International club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Animal Behavior, Applied Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Earth's ECO, Marine Science Research Center, People of Politics, Storm Surge Orchestra, Players, EqUINE, Habitat for Humanity, Make a Wish, Rotaract, Alliance, class officers, Surf Addiction, Activities Programming Board, EMS; Relay for Life, Student Athlete Advisory, and Student Health Advisory Committees; Club Sports and Commuter Councils; Resident Student Life, Business Student, and Student Nursing Associations; English, education, history, philosophy, We ARE Responsible awareness, Jam, TABS performance, ocean, public health, math chemistry, dental hygiene, pre­dental, pre­occupational therapy, pre­med, pre­physician assistant, pre­pharmacy, pre­vet, psychology, outing, gamers, and cooking clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Curt Smyth,
Interim Athletic Director
School colors: blue and grey
School mascot: Nor'easters
Athletic conference memberships: Commonwealth Coast Conference (NCAA Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Men's ice hockeynoNCAA Div. III
Men's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's field hockeynoNCAA Div. III
Women's ice hockeyno 
Women's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III

Athletic facilities:
athletic fields (turf and grass), softball field, indoor swimming pool, indoor basketball courts, indoor hockey rink, cardio exercise and weight facilities
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, cardio, cheerleading, cross‐fit, fishing, four square, indoor soccer, martial arts, racquetball, sailing, scuba diving, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, tennis, triathlon, water polo
Club sports for men:
baseball, cheerleading, dance team, equestrian sports, gymnastics, ice hockey, swimming, volleyball
Club sports for women:
cheerleading, dance team, equestrian sports, gymnastics, ice hockey, rugby, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Portland, ME (18 miles)
Nearest other airport: Boston, MA (100 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Saco and Portland, ME (5 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Portland, ME (15 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 16%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 31% immediately
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 57% within six months of graduation

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