Unity Environmental University
A good fit for students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 64% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Unity Environmental University is a private nonprofit institution located in New Gloucester, Maine with approximately 6,483 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $19,104 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, and the typical graduate earns $37,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Unity Environmental University is a private university in New Gloucester, Maine, United States. It offers in-person and online associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs on sustainability and environmental science. Unity is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and is classified among "M3: Master’s Colleges and Universities – Small programs".
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low median debt at graduation ($4,752) and affordable net price make this one of the more financially accessible private schools you'll find, and the environmental focus gives it a genuine niche identity. However, the 42% freshman retention rate is a serious red flag — it means more than half of first-year students leave before sophomore year, which raises real questions about student experience and fit. Worth considering only if you're deeply passionate about environmental studies and have a clear plan to stay engaged, but visit first and ask hard questions about why so many students leave.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,483 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Unity Environmental University
70 Farm View Drive, Suite 200
New Gloucester, ME 04260
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
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