There is a private university in Biddeford, ME called University of New England. The foundation of University of New England was laid down in the year 1831. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, University of New England has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is "Lucens et ardens" and its official colors are blue and white. The total enrolment stands at 13,743 students at University of New England. Around 4,275 and 3,208 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 275 full-time (298 part-time) academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 70% of the students are females and 30% are males. Notably, University of New England is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At UNE around 69% are white, 21% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 5% are Asian. Moreover, around 75% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its 189 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Milena Pires, Natalie Bennett, Douglas Daft, and Don Walker. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, UNE offers around 140 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), ADA (American Dental Association), and AOsA (American Osteopathic Association). University of New England has around $39 million (2019) in endowment.
