University of New England SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
UNE’s high acceptance rate shifts the question from whether you can get in to whether the school is the right academic and financial fit. Because UNE is test-optional and its average entering GPA is 3.45, focus first on maintaining solid grades; submit SAT/ACT scores if they clearly strengthen your profile.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
University of New England facts and stats
University of New England enrolls about 3,884 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. UNE has a freshman retention rate of 79%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 68%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Biddeford, ME
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Key University of New England application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
February 15
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional UNE, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, especially if a higher section score could help your superscore; for the November 15 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last one likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
UNE is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $44,210, and 73% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $21,615, making scholarships an important part of many financial aid packages.
University of New England’s listed cost of attendance is about $61,460, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 73% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $31,722. Merit awards average $21,615, which can significantly reduce the published price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $58,428.
Student life at University of New England
69% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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ACT: 30–33
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ACT: 33–35
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