College statistics
- Address:
- 70 Farm View Drive, Suite 200
New Gloucester, ME
04260 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://unity.edu/
- Setting:
- Rural
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $11,280
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $11,280
- Room and Board:
- $12,156
- Acceptance Rate:
- 81.8%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $16,527,514
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Natural Resources and Conservation
Unity is a private, not-for-profit four-year college located in rural New Gloucester, Maine. The school has carved out a distinctive identity around environmental education and sustainability, drawing students who want hands-on learning connected to real-world ecological challenges. The rural setting gives the campus a working-farm feel that aligns with its mission.
The college enrolls 6,359 students and charges $12,640 annually for tuition—the same for in-state and out-of-state students. With room and board running $12,156 per year, the total cost of attendance comes to $26,876, making it one of the more affordable private options in New England. The school has an endowment of about $45.3 million, which helps keep costs down.
Unity admits about 82 out of every 100 applicants, so it's accessible to students with a range of academic backgrounds. The six-year graduation rate sits at 57 percent, which is lower than many four-year colleges—something to keep in mind if you're weighing your options. The school is best suited for students genuinely interested in environmental work, sustainable agriculture, or outdoor-focused careers who value affordability and a tight-knit rural community over a large, competitive campus.