Unity Environmental University

Unity College occupies a 225-acre rural campus in Unity, Maine, approximately 35 miles east of the state capital of Augusta. Founded in 1965 as an environmental college, the institution specializes in sustainability science and natural resource management, offering programs both on campus and through distance learning. The college's curriculum emphasizes hands-on environmental education, with notable programs in wildlife biology, conservation law enforcement, and sustainable agriculture. The campus features several LEED-certified buildings, research laboratories, and working farmland where students participate in sustainable agricultural practices. Students can reside in traditional residence halls or themed environmental housing units, while having direct access to Maine's diverse ecosystems including forests, wetlands, and agricultural lands for field studies.