University of New England

It is moderately difficult to get into University of New England. Around 96% of applicants get into University of New England each year. Last year, 4,941 students applied to University of New England and 4,757 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to University of New England, the regular decision application deadline is February 15 and the application fee is $40.

University of New England Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of New England's admissions stats.

University of New England 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

University of New England Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of New England.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 15	–

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Want to Apply Early to University of New England?

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University of New England does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15.

University of New England accepts roughly 94% of early action applicants and 96% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, University of New England admitted 1,97 of the 2,11 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college because they hope it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of New England Admissions

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How To Get Into University of New England

University of New England is a moderately difficult school to get into. University of New England evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, University of New England accepted 96% of all applicants, around 4,757 from 4,941 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of New England, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of New England

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of New England

University of New England has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of New England Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of New England

Wondering what factors are considered by University of New England during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with University of New England for more information on admission factors.

University of New England Application Requirements

To apply to University of New England, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of New England's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	1	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of New England?

Students admitted to University of New England have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of New England is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of New England

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of New England.

Transfer students can enroll in University of New England during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of New England Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of New England?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of New England.

Does University of New England accept transfer credits?

✅ University of New England accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of New England accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of New England accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of New England accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of New England?

✅ University of New England is not test optional.

What is University of New England's acceptance rate?

✅ University of New England's acceptance rate is 96%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of New England?

❌ University of New England does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at University of New England?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at University of New England was 94% in 2021.

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