More selective than 31% of Maine colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNE over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UNE admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 89% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UNE compared with other Maine colleges?
UNE has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Maine College of Art & Design | 76% | 52% | $38,338 |
| 8 | University of Southern Maine | 79% | 40% | $13,596 |
| 9 | Husson University | 81% | 59% | $21,005 |
| 10 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 84% | 66% | $27,555 |
| 11 | University of New England | 92% | 68% | $38,107 |
| 12 | Thomas College | 96% | 54% | $18,885 |
| 13 | University of Maine | 97% | 55% | $17,510 |
| 14 | University of Maine at Farmington | 97% | 52% | $16,857 |
| 15 | University of Maine at Fort Kent | 98% | 39% | $7,482 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maine colleges →
Who enrolls at UNE
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNE admissions questions
What is the UNE acceptance rate?
University of New England accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,523 of 5,091 applicants were admitted.
Does UNE require the SAT or ACT?
University of New England does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at UNE?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (589 of 4,523).
Is UNE getting harder to get into?
University of New England accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 89% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of New England overview