University of New England Acceptance Rate
Biddeford, Maine · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,091
- Admitted
- 4,523
- Yield
- 13%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of New England's acceptance rate has risen from 85.7% in 2014–15 to 88.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,317 to 5,091 (+18%) over that period.
Its 88.8% rate makes University of New England more selective than about 24% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Maine schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (90.2% for women vs 86% for men, a 4.2-point gap). University of New England has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 13% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,317 | 3,699 | 85.7% | 576 |
| 2015–16 | 4,416 | 3,760 | 85.1% | 626 |
| 2016–17 | 4,883 | 4,056 | 83.1% | 722 |
| 2017–18 | 5,087 | 4,107 | 80.7% | 651 |
| 2018–19 | 4,985 | 3,979 | 79.8% | 635 |
| 2019–20 | 5,175 | 4,367 | 84.4% | 712 |
| 2020–21 | 4,843 | 4,226 | 87.3% | 564 |
| 2021–22 | 4,765 | 4,288 | 90% | 595 |
| 2022–23 | 4,941 | 4,757 | 96.3% | 731 |
| 2023–24 | 5,091 | 4,523 | 88.8% | 589 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,414 | 3,081 | 90.2% |
| Men | 1,677 | 1,442 | 86% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of New compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of New England's acceptance rate?
University of New England's acceptance rate is 88.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,523 admitted of 5,091 applicants).
Is University of New England test optional?
University of New England is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of New England?
University of New England received 5,091 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,523.
Is University of New England getting harder to get into?
University of New England has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 85.7% in 2014–15 to 88.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.une.edu/.