Unity Environmental Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Unity Environmental University is a private research university in New Gloucester, Maine, serving roughly 6,483 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 81.80% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,852 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,640
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,104 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 81.80% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,483 97.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 32.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 4.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,452
- Applicants (IPEDS): 8,865
- Room & Board: $12,800 annual estimate
Unity Environmental University: what the data shows
Common questions about Unity Environmental University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Unity Environmental University?
Unity Environmental University is located in New Gloucester, ME (ZIP 04260).
Is Unity Environmental University public or private?
Unity Environmental University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Unity Environmental University cost?
Published tuition: $12,640.
Average net price after aid: $19,104.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,370 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,288 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,079 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,408 |
| $110,001+ | $21,931 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $50,560.
How hard is it to get into Unity Environmental University?
Admission rate: 81.80%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Unity Environmental University?
Total enrollment: 6,483 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,452 students.
Graduate enrollment: 658 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Unity Environmental University?
150%-time completion rate: 28.67%.
First-year retention: 36.1%.
What do graduates of Unity Environmental University earn?
Median earnings: $31,698 six years after entry; $37,852 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
63.91% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Unity Environmental University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Conservation Biology (181 completions)
- Animal Sciences, Other (117 completions)
- Environmental Science (108 completions)
- Animal Training (102 completions)
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography (67 completions)
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography (35 completions)
- Sustainability Studies (31 completions)
- Environmental Studies (16 completions)
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management (15 completions)
- Animal Sciences, General (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Unity Environmental University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 81.80%; completion rate 28.67%; median earnings $37,852 at 10 years; net price $19,104. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,640
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Unity Environmental University was $12,640.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,104
2024 Value
In 2024 Unity Environmental University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,104.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,416 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,104 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$50,560 4-Year Tuition
$12,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,240 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$104,960 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Unity Environmental University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
63.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
85.80% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Unity Environmental University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Unity Environmental University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $21,733 |
| 2014 | $25,820 | $25,820 | $21,556 |
| 2015 | $26,800 | $26,800 | $21,336 |
| 2016 | $27,570 | $27,570 | $24,848 |
| 2017 | $28,350 | $28,350 | $24,842 |
| 2018 | $29,160 | $29,160 | $26,463 |
| 2019 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $26,080 |
| 2020 | $12,640 | $12,640 | $26,261 |
| 2021 | $12,640 | $12,640 | $16,719 |
| 2022 | $12,640 | $12,640 | $19,016 |
| 2023 | $12,640 | $12,640 | $18,217 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81.80% Acceptance Rate
8,865 Total Applicants
7,252 Students Admitted
723 First-Time Students Enrolled
9.97% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Unity Environmental University reported total enrollment of about 6,483 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 23% male and 77% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.4%), Hispanic or Latino (12.5%), and Black or African American (6.8%). About 63.91% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Unity Environmental University in 2024 is 6,483 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,452 students. Graduate enrollment is about 658 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
36.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 70.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
24.00% 100% Completion Time
28.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 24.00% of students graduating from Unity Environmental University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Conservation Biology: 35% male / 65% female
- Animal Sciences, Other: 15% male / 85% female
- Environmental Science: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Unity Environmental University.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$37,852 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
66.05% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
395.34% Return on Investment
6.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Unity Environmental University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 18 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Conservation Biology: 181 completions
2. Animal Sciences, Other: 117 completions
3. Environmental Science: 108 completions
4. Animal Training: 102 completions
5. Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography: 67 completions
6. Geographic Information Science and Cartography: 35 completions
7. Sustainability Studies: 31 completions
8. Environmental Studies: 16 completions
9. Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management: 15 completions
Most popular programs at Unity Environmental University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Unity Environmental University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Unity Environmental University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 4.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,415
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,999
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Unity Environmental University is a private non-profit institution located in New Gloucester, ME, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Conservation Biology, Animal Sciences, Other, Environmental Science. Enrollment is approximately 6,483 students. Student body composition includes White (70.4%), Hispanic or Latino (12.5%), Black or African American (6.8%). The admission rate is 81.80%. The 150%-time completion rate is 28.67%. Approximately 63.91% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
New Gloucester, ME 04260
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.67% graduation rate at Unity Environmental University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Unity Environmental University located?
Unity Environmental University is located in New Gloucester, ME.
What is Unity Environmental University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Unity Environmental University is 81.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8,865 applicants and 7,252 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Unity Environmental University cost?
Reported tuition is $12,640 and average net price is $19,104 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Unity Environmental University?
Unity Environmental University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,452 students, White (70.4%), Hispanic or Latino (12.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Unity Environmental University?
About 32.1% of students at Unity Environmental University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Unity Environmental University earn?
Median earnings are $31,698 six years after entry and $37,852 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Unity Environmental University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Unity Environmental University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Unity Environmental University public or private?
Unity Environmental University is a private nonprofit institution located in New Gloucester, ME.
Is Unity Environmental University an HBCU?
No. Unity Environmental University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Unity Environmental University a tribal college?
No. Unity Environmental University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Unity Environmental University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Unity Environmental University does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.5%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maine college costs
- Maine colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maine
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.