Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester, Maine 04260
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology
Unity Environmental University is a private rural institution in New Gloucester, Maine. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 5.6K undergraduates with a 36:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $37,852 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,217.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Rams
History & Fun Facts
- •History The college was founded in 1965 as the Unity Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a faculty of 15 and a student body of 39.
- •The college's founders had previously considered opening a bowling alley and a sock factory before settling on the college, which didn't adopt an environmental-oriented focus until 1977.
- •It built the first Passivhaus college residence in the U.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
Rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$4,752
Academics
Programs (32)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
42%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
33
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from ME state average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Unity Pondwalkable
Beautiful pond for kayaking, swimming, and outdoor recreation
Quaker Hill Natural Areawalkable
Campus-adjacent natural area with trails for hiking and field study
Lake St. George State Park
State park with swimming, boating, and camping
Belgrade Lakes Region
Chain of pristine lakes for outdoor recreation