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University of New England: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of New England is a private research university in Biddeford, Maine, with about 2,100 undergraduates. It admitted 91.6% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $44,210 a year before aid.

What University of New England costs

University of New England charges $44,210 a year in published tuition and fees, about $22,105 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $63,245 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $37,516 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into University of New England

For fall 2024, University of New England received 4,958 applications and admitted 4,543 students, and 562 enrolled as first-years.

What University of New England students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of New England (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse115
Biomedical Sciences60
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography36
Exercise Science and Kinesiology32
Dental Hygiene / Hygienist31
Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences27
Pre-Physician Assistant24
Animal Behavior and Ethology22

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of New England's acceptance rate? 91.6% for fall 2024: 4,543 of 4,958 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of New England? $44,210 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of New England? About 2,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at University of New England? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.

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