Unity College: Review & Facts

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Unity College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,285 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1965 and is the only school located in New Gloucester, Maine.

Academic Offerings

At Unity College you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
25
Unity College implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Natural Resources and Environment, Biology, Criminal Justice, Geography, and Agriculture. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Unity College student retention rate is very low at 39% (way below Maine average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
39%
Bad
The graduation rate at Unity College is low: 46%.

Student to faculty ratio at Unity College is quite disappointing, 36:1. Find out more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median - about $11,300 a year. The additional fees at Unity College beyond tuition are approximately $1,400; this makes it a total of $12,700 per year.

Read the details about Unity College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
According to government data, 6,312 applications were submitted and 5,953 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Unity College is $25.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Unity College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (207) 509-7100 or check Unity College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,800
Medium
Unity College provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Unity College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Unity College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $6,800 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Unity College seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Unity College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Unity College
70 Farm View Drive, Suite 200
New Gloucester, Maine
04260, USA
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