University of New England - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of New England

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

88.8%

Admission Difficulty for University of New England
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of New England is 88.8%. Its admission rate is the 14th lowest in Maine.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of New England and can you get accepted?

University of New England is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,523 out of the 5,091 who applied were admitted.

University of New England typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into University of New England?

89% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of New England you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.41 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school

University of New England GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.41

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of New England?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into University of New England are to have around a 3.41 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.41 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of New England accepts 89% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at University of New England is 3.41 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #5 in Maine for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since University of New England is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of New England students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	2.53%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	22.05%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	22.56%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	20.2%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	17.34%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	12.96%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.19%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.17%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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University of New England SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by University of New England. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

91%

SAT Scores for University of New England
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for University of New England
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

University of New England ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

16%

ACT Scores for University of New England
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for University of New England
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of New England admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,414	1,677	5,091
Accepted	3,081	1,442	4,523
Acceptance Rate	90%	86%	89%
Enrolled	405	184	589
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	13%	13%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of New England is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of New England and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of New England Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted