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BIDDEFORD, Maine

University of New England reports lowest tuition increase in 10-year span

As colleges and universities face increasing scrutiny over expensive tuition fees and lack of measurable returns on investment, the University of New England (UNE) is reporting its lowest cost increase for undergraduates in more than 10 years.

For the 2015-2016 academic year, tuition, fees, and room and board for undergraduate students will increase 2.0%. This is down from a 2.8% increase last year and a 6.5% increase during the economic downturn in 2007.  This lowest report of increase is a result of UNE’s commitment to controlling costs while enhancing the learning experience for its students.

This is not the first time UNE has made headlines for its student-centric value approach. The University was recently recognized by the Brookings Institution for being the highest ranked college or university in Maine for increasing graduates’ economic success based on midcareer earnings, student-loan repayment and occupational earnings. UNE has also been highlighted by Forbes and U.S. News and World Report for being a top university, offering students a variety of innovative programs and outstanding return on investment.

These accolades recognize that UNE students are employed in their field or enrolled in the graduate school of their choice at a rate of 90%, six months after graduation. Contributing to the University’s immense value is its Global Education Program, which allows students to expand their cultural education abroad in places such as Morocco, Spain and the Dominican Republic at no additional cost.

“UNE is exceeding expectations,” remarked UNE President Ripich. “We are firmly focused on providing our students the greatest educational value. In all decisions that we make, we continue to emphasize high-quality, personalized education with a global appeal.”

For more information, please contact Paul Henderson, executive director of UNE’s Student Financial Services at phenderson@une.edu.

About the University of New England

The University of New England is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible, accredited online degrees. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.