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University of New England Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into University of New England

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

96.3%
Admission Difficulty for University of New England
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of New England is 96.3%.  Its admission rate is the 16th lowest in Maine.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of New England and can you get accepted?

University of New England is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,757 out of the 4,941 who applied were admitted.

University of New England typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into University of New England?

96% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of New England you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.41 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school

University of New England GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.41

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of New England?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into University of New England are to have around a 3.41 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.41 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of New England accepts 96% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at University of New England is 3.41 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #5 in Maine for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since University of New England is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of New England students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 2.53% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.05% Good
3.50 to 3.74 22.56% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 20.2% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.34% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.96% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.19% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.17% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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University of New England SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by University of New England. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

91%
SAT Scores for University of New England
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for University of New England
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

University of New England ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

16%
ACT Scores for University of New England
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for University of New England
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of New England admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,207 1,734 4,941
Accepted 3,081 1,676 4,757
Acceptance Rate 96% 97% 96%
Enrolled 479 252 731
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 15% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

100

Applicants have 100 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of New England is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of New England and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of New England Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of New England
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to University of New England often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161457 IPEDS survey data for University of New England.

Last updated February 24, 2024