University of New England

Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
http://www.une.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1831
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,736
Endowment22,474,414
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Application Fee40
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Tuition23,790
Room/Board9,255
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesinternships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsThe Art Gallery on the Westbrook College Campus has a permanent collection of paintings, sculptures, drawing and photographs by nationally and internationally famous artists. The gallery services as a venue for an on-going series of exhibitions each year. The Performance Enhancement and Evaluation Center (PEEC) uses high-tech simulated patients (robots) and standardized patients (actors) to better prepare health-care students and professionals in a realistic, clinical setting.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
MuseumsThe Art Gallery on the Westbrook College Campus has a permanent collection of paintings, sculptures, drawing and photographs by nationally and internationally famous artists. The gallery services as a venue for an on-going series of exhibitions each year. The Performance Enhancement and Evaluation Center (PEEC) uses high-tech simulated patients (robots) and standardized patients (actors) to better prepare health-care students and professionals in a realistic, clinical setting.
Periodical Subs25,063
# of Books143,278
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size481 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing66%
College housing typescoed dorms (90%), women's dorms (10%)
Popular EventsCasino Night; Annual Thanksgiving Dinner; Candlelighting; Murder Mystery Dinner; Montreal Trip; Spring Awards; BINGO; Jamfest; Semi-Formal; Variety Show; Family and Friends Weekend; Lock-in; Discover the Arts; Hall Olympics
Nearest AirportPortland, Maine (18), Boston, MA (100)
Nearest TrainSaco and Portland, Maine (5)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (UNH)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitiesdance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, yearbook
Number of Organizations44
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student PapersN/A
Honor SocietiesOmicron-Psi National Honor Society, Alpha Chi, Pi Theta, Biological Science, Environmental Studies, Sigma Theta Tau
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Cross Seekers; Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship;
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Diversity Club, Multicultural Advisory Team, Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Student Government Association; Student Activities Council; Commuter Council; Residence Hall Council; Student American Dental Hygienists' Association; Student Nurse Association; Athletic Training Club; Activities Program Board; Chemistry Club; Cardio Club; Dance Team; Earth's ECO; MASH; Martial Arts; Motus; M. U. N. E. Pool Club; Psychology Club; Phi Sigma; Ride 24/7; Rotoract; Scuba Club; SEAM; STAND; Athletic Advisory Council; Swing Club; UNE EMS; UNESOTA; Zephyr; Make a Wish; Habitat for Humanity;