University of New England in Maine, Tangier, and Online

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You’re invited to explore our seaside Biddeford campus, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, ask questions, and see for yourself how 51°µÍø can help prepare you to make a positive impact on the world — in health professions, sciences, business, and the liberal arts.

Get to know 51°µÍø

51°µÍø is Maine’s largest independent university, the #1 provider of health professionals for Maine, and the Brookings Institution’s #1 Maine college for increasing career earnings. We provide life-changing, hands-on learning on two coastal Maine campuses, our study-abroad campus in Morocco, and online. 51°µÍø students graduate with career-ready skills acquired through internships, research, global adventures, and unparalleled student support. Reach out to us!

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A Sound Investment in Education

Experts consistently praise the value and return on investment of a 51°µÍø degree — we’ve been recognized by The Princeton Review, the Brookings Institution, and many others. This acclaim is reflected in student success: 95% of 51°µÍø undergraduates are employed or engaged in ongoing higher education within one year of graduating.

#1

in Maine for getting a job

Zippia 2023
#1

Maine college for increasing career earnings

Brookings Institution
95%

of undergrads employed or in ongoing higher education within one year of graduating

2016-2023 51°µÍø graduate surveys
Title
Best Colleges: National
Source
U.S. News & World Report
Year
2025
Title
Best Colleges
Source
The Princeton Review
Year
2025
Title
Best Colleges in the U.S.
Source
Colleges of Distinction
Year
2025

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