First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: une.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of New England course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MAT 190 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 190 | 4 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 104 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 110 | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 110 | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | WRT 110 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| United States History | 4 | HIS 199 - Exploration | 3 credits |
Show all 36 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MAT 190 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 190 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MAT 190 and MAT 195 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 104 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 110 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHE 110 and CHE 111 | 8 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 110 | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | WRT 110 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| United States History | 4 | HIS 199 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 105 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MAT 120 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | MAT 225 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | BUEC 203 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | BUEC 204 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIS 276 or HIS 278 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENV 104 | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHY 111 | 4 credits |
| European History | 4 | HIS 231 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 4 | ENV 200 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 101 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPA 101 and SPA 201 | 6 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ARH 210 or ARH 211 or ARH 270 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 115 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PSC 204 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 118 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRE 100 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FRE 101 and FRE 199 | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | PSC 101 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| Latin | 3 | ENG 198 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| Physics 1 and 2 | 3 | PHY 110 and PHY 111 | 8 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHY 111 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHY 211 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 110 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHY 210 | 4 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 credits |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 3 | ART 106 | 3 credits |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 3 | ART 113 | 3 credits |
Source: une.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 115 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 60 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 36 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 31 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 27 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 24 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 22 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Psychology | 15 |
| Business Administration and Management | 14 |
| Maritime Studies | 14 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 13 |
| Environmental Science | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 10 |
| Public Health | 9 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 8 |
| Human Nutrition | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Aquaculture | 6 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Social Work | 5 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 |
| Computational Science | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
| History | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Conference of New England
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Conference of New England
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Portland-South Portland, ME
571,534 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.3 of 20
Elevation
22 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
13°F
July high
77°F
Annual snowfall
48.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
4 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,500 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Maine College of Art & Design15 mi
- University of Southern Maine15 mi
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine26 mi
- Unity Environmental University32 mi
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus35 mi
- Bowdoin College37 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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