Unity College

Unity College Overview

Unity College is a private, nonprofit school in a rural setting in Unity, Maine. Unity College was founded in 1965 and the school presently has around 1,429 students per year, including 1,193 undergraduate students. Unity College provides housing for up to 568 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 92% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Planning to play sports? Unity College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Unity College on the Student Life page.

2022 Unity College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	100%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Tuition	$11,280
Percent of Need Met	72%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$21,099

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Is Unity College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Unity College offers and if the college could be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Unity College

The acceptance rate at Unity College is 100%. Out of 885 applications received in 2022, 883 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Unity College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 42% of students who start at Unity College come back for their second year of college. 47% of Unity College undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Unity College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Unity College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Unity College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2021, the total market value of Unity College's endowment was $14 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Unity College spends about $8,000 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Unity College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Unity College meets 72% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $21,099 a year.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Unity College.

Based on this information, is Unity College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Unity College a good school for you?

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Where is Unity College?

Unity College is located in the rural setting of Unity, Maine.

If you would like to see Unity College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Unity, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bangor International.

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