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In a world of constant change, 51С�Ƴ�graduates are achieving tangible success. Their success is reflected in high graduate employment rates, impressive licensure exam pass rates, and boosted lifelong earnings — as well as in UNE’s prominent national rankings and accolades.

When our talented students experience UNE’s signature approach to learning, special things happen. At UNE, you’ll be well prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving job market, acquiring the skills of your chosen path or profession as well as the critical thinking and life skills that employers covet.

At a Glance: See Recognition and Statistics

The value of a 51С�Ƴ�education is apparent in a very tangible measurement: pass rates and test scores for professional licensure exams. From nursing to physical therapy to medicine, UNE’s graduates consistently perform above the national average. This speaks volumes to the quality of our students, professors, and programs.

We believe everyone should have access to higher education. While tuition is rising around the country, 51С�Ƴ�has kept tuition below the national average and 9% below the average for private universities in 51С�Ƴ�.

We also provide generous financial aid packages, including roughly $44 million per year in scholarships to undergraduate students. We work with every family and student to make their education as affordable as possible. Giving more people access to 51С�Ƴ�education makes our community more inclusive and vibrant.

Career mentorship is built into UNE’s educational approach. Our Career Advising office is available to support you as an undergraduate or graduate student, recent grad, or mid-career alumnus. You’ll have access to career coaching, resume assistance, employment search guidance, career fairs, and more.

As a graduate, you’ll benefit from UNE’s status as Maine’s largest private university and the #1 provider of health professionals in Maine. You’ll be connected to an extensive alumni network, with contacts in communities across the region and country to help you along every step of your career pathway.

51С�Ƴ�is proud to have had its A+ credit rating extended by Fitch Rating in 2023, one of three credit reporting agencies in the U.S. covering the higher education sector. In the same year, Moody's Investor Service elevated UNE’s credit rating to A2, citing “excellent operating performance and diverse academic offering[s] within high-demand disciplines” that “reflects expectations of continued strong operating performance.”

These ratings reflect UNE’s position as a lasting institution that is managed under prudent financial practices. Of course, our growth plans are central to our prudence. We’re actively investing through strategic capital campaigns to make our student’s experience richer and even more rewarding. 

Looking beyond UNE, evidence consistently shows that a college degree is worth the investment.

• U.S. adults with a college degree earn about $1 million more during their careers than those without a degree.
• Graduates are less likely to face unemployment and more likely to report high job satisfaction.
• Having a college education correlates with living a healthier, happier life across more than 50 different metrics, such as increased likelihood to do work that fits one’s natural interests, voting participation, and volunteerism.

UNE’s unique approach — career-focused training on a foundation of life-skills mentorship — ensures that our graduate outcomes meet and exceed the established benefits of a college education.