2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$36,261

Net Price

90%

Admitted

14%

Enrolled

66%

Graduation Rate

12/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of New England

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 6,642. In 2021, there were 202 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #9 in Maine and ranks #967 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

202

Total Enrollment

6,642

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Ranking for University of New England

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#9

Maine Rank

Combining ranking factors for 11 schools that offer psychology degrees in Maine, University of New England ranks #9.

#967

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of New England ranks #967.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of New England offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Social Work.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
General Psychology25
Social Work7170
Total Graduates32170
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 4,765 students applied to the University of New England. The university admitted 90% and 14% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Maine universities is 6,415. On average, all Maine institutions admit 67% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of New England students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 76%. Compared to all Maine four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.

The overall graduation rate for University of New England is 66%, compared to 59% for all Maine universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 42%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UNE to Maine Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of New England to the average of all Maine four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UNE

4,765

Applicants

90%

Percent Admitted

14%

Percent Enrolled

76%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

66%

Graduation Rate

ME Colleges

6,415

Applicants

67%

Percent Admitted

29%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

59%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 334 or 58% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 237 or 42% part-time faculty members employed at University of New England. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 285 or 50%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UNE

12 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

58%

Percent Full-Time

42%

Percent Part-Time

50%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

ME Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

57%

Percent Full-Time

43%

Percent Part-Time

56%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of New England the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $38,420, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,400.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $28,778 and the average cost for graduate fees is $574.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of New England in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of New England2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$15,650
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,750
Total Living Expenses$18,400
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$38,420
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,400
Total Undergraduate Expenses$58,220
In-State, Graduate Tuition$28,778
In-State, Graduate Fees$574
Total Graduate Expenses$29,352
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of New England is $36,261. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare University of New England to all Maine universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UNE

$58,220

Cost to Attend

$16,077

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$36,261

Net Price

ME Colleges

$42,295

Cost to Attend

$20,120

Average Financial Aid

86%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,152

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 560 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,759 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $16,077.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid2,759$16,077
Pell Grants498$4,420
Federal Student Loans1,823$6,271
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of New England to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UNE

2,759

Grant or Scholarship Aid

54%

Grants or Scholarships

498

Number of Pell Grants

10%

Pell Grants

1,823

Federal Student Loans

36%

Federal Student Loans

ME Colleges

2,218

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

816

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,245

Federal Student Loans

29%

Federal Student Loans

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