Overview of Unity College

Unity College sits on a 225-acre rural campus in the small town of Unity, Maine. Augusta, Freeport, and Rockland are all within an hour’s drive. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to select from. Students are backed by a robust 15 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations. Students can take advantage of internship opportunities in nearly all states and study-abroad options in 23 countries.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 814 (735 undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 48% Male/52% Female
• 97% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $28,660
• Books: $500
• Room and Board: $10,710
• Other Expenses: $1,350
• Total Cost: $41,220

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 87%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $13,385
  • Loans: $6,784

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management; Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services; Wildlife Biology; Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism; and Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 55%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 65%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Unity College Admissions

Unity College has a high acceptance rate–around nine out of every ten applicants gained admission in 2018. The institution is test-optional, meaning that students can choose whether or not to submit scores from the SAT or ACT. However, the submission of test scores can strengthen your application. It has a robust admissions process that involves a multitude of academic measures. Applicants must complete an online application. A persuasive essay and glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• Unity College Acceptance Rate: 94%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 500/620
  • SAT Math: 480/580
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 18/25
  • ACT English: -/-
  • ACT Math: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Unity College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Unity College is currently out of your reach, you can be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Sacramento, California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Unity College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

East Carolina University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Old Dominion University, Texas State University, Georgia State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Unity College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

University of Alabama, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington, California State University Long Beach, Pace University

Applying to Unity College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website: https://online.unity.edu/admissions-requirements/

Undergraduate Application Link(s): https://apply.unity.edu/

Graduate Admissions Website: https://online.unity.edu/graduate-programs/

Graduate Application Link(s): https://apply.unity.edu/