The University of New England is a private, top-ranked university offering flagship programs in the health and life sciences, as well as degrees in business, education, the social sciences and the liberal arts. UNE's three beautiful campuses in Biddeford and Portland, Maine, and Tangier, Morocco, are home to an active and close-knit student community engaged in rigorous academic experiences.
Innovation drives UNE each day. In state-of-the-art facilities in Maine, Morocco and around the world, research, hands-on learning, interdisciplinary engagement and global awareness empower the next generation of leaders for New England and beyond.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Molly Lichten
Senior Assistant Director
Senior Assistant Director
Address
Admissions Office
11 Hills Beach Rd.
Biddeford, ME 04005-9599
11 Hills Beach Rd.
Biddeford, ME 04005-9599
Phone
207-602-2847
Email
admissions@une.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Marine Science Center
Alfond Health Science Center
UNE Beach (on Atlantic Ocean and Saco River)
Danielle N. Ripich Commons
Harold Alfond Forum (Athletics)
A virtual tour of our campus is available: une.edu/admissions/undergrad/virtual-tour
Alfond Health Science Center
UNE Beach (on Atlantic Ocean and Saco River)
Danielle N. Ripich Commons
Harold Alfond Forum (Athletics)
A virtual tour of our campus is available: une.edu/admissions/undergrad/virtual-tour
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Portland Old Port - Shops and Entertainment
Freeport - LL Bean and Outlet Shopping
10 Big Mountain Ski Resorts
Kennebunkport
Boston
Freeport - LL Bean and Outlet Shopping
10 Big Mountain Ski Resorts
Kennebunkport
Boston
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday. Open selected Saturdays.
8.30 - 4.30
207-602-2847
8.30 - 4.30
207-602-2847
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
dates vary, visit une.edu/admissions/undergrad/visit
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@une.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The Portland International Jetport is 17 miles from campus. Taxis and rental cars are available at the airport. The Amtrak Downeaster operates round-trips daily between Portland (POR) and Boston North Station (BON), serving 8 communities in between. Visit the Amtrak Downeaster website for the UNE ShuttleBus schedule to from the Saco Transportation Center. Concord Coach Lines and Greyhound buses serve Biddeford and Portland.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-95 (the Maine Tpke.), take Exit 32(Biddeford) and turn left at the end of the toll gates onto Rte. 111. Follow Rte. 111 (Alfred St.) through the intersection with U.S. Rte. 1, and at the next light turn right onto Rte. 9/208 (Pool St.). Follow Pool St. approximately 4 miles to the university on the left.
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
Students applying for admission should submit a Common Application, a Coalition application or a UNE Application, a $40 nonrefundable application fee, and transcripts of all academic work (high school and college if applicable). UNE does not require submission of ACT/SAT scores to apply for undergraduate admission. UNE's test-optional policy excludes the following:
- Applicants for Nursing
- Applicants for Medical Biology/Pre-Dental Medicine 3+4 or Medical Biology/Pre-Medicine 3+4
- Homeschooled applicants
- Some international applicants
- Applicants with unweighted GPAs less than 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
- Applicants with narrative or non-letter grade transcripts
UNE's application requirements, including the test-optional policy and exceptions, as well as international applicant requirements, are available at https://www.une.edu/admissions.
UNE's nonbinding Early Action deadline for fall term admission is November 15. The regular decision deadline is February 15. Applications received after the deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis. Applications for the spring term are accepted through December 1.
All prospective students are encouraged to visit UNE. Campus tours are offered most weeks Monday-Saturday with additional visit opportunities available including program-specific information sessions, high school junior preview events, personalized visits and group tours. More information is available at https://www.une.edu/visit.
Overview
Applicants: 4,760
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average HS GPA: 3.41
GPA Breakdown
22%
3.75 - 3.99
23%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
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Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Regular — February 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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From The School
Academic Programs
At UNE, experiential education goes beyond training, beyond the classroom and beyond comfort zones. Through research, internships, interprofessional opportunities, community involvement, and even our clinical simulation lab, students gain real-world experience right from the start. In fact, 92% of our undergraduates participate in clinical rotation, fieldwork, or internship experiences.
Undergraduate programs offered in: Animal Behavior, Applied Exercise Science, Applied Mathematics, Applied Social and Cultural Studies, Aquaculture and Aquarium Science, Art and Design Media, Art Education (K-12), Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Business, Chemistry, Communications, Data Science, Dental Hygiene, Elementary/Middle Education, English, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Health, Wellness and Occupational Studies, History, Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities (including Pre-Law), Laboratory Science, Marine Affairs, Marine Entrepreneurship, Marine Sciences, Medical Biology (Pre-Dental Medicine, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine), Neuroscience, Nursing, Nutrition, Political Science, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Health, Secondary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Sport and Recreation Management, and Sustainability and Business.
Master's programs offered in: Applied Nutrition, Athletic Training, Biological Sciences, Education, Health Informatics, Marine Sciences, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Ocean Food Systems, Public Health, and Social Work.
Doctorate programs offered in: Dental Medicine (D.M.D.), Education (Ed.D.), Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), and Physical Therapy (D.P.T.).
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
518
with Terminal Degree
127
304
Women
214
Men
48
Minority
8
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
59%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Aquaculture.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Animal Behavior and Ethology.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
Neuroscience.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Corporate Communications.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Education, Other.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Nutrition.
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Dentistry.
Health and Wellness, General.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Nurse Anesthetist.
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Pharmacy.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Physician Assistant.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
-
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Computational Science.
International/Global Studies.
Sustainability Studies.
-
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
-
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Students Say
With its prime location on the southern coast of Maine, the University of New England is known for preparing students for careers in healthcare and the sciences and for “creating socially, environmentally, and intellectually aware students to effectively change the world around them through liberal arts education.” A small school with less than 5,000 undergraduates (roughly 75 percent of the student body is female), students say that around UNE, things are mostly “studious, not too many party animals around here.” Despite the university’s continued growth in recent years, students still appreciate small class sizes when they can get them, with one student saying that “the class sizes are small enough to have one-on-one interaction with your professor, but they are not too small.” With “highintensity courses to prepare you for the future” and “internships, research, and job [opportunities],” students praise the connections they develop at UNE. The school’s location is a boon for marine biology and other similar science majors, with one student noting that the “location of campus with all ecosystems available” was a key reason for choosing UNE. Professors at UNE “truly care about their students and their dreams to succeed”; they are “enthusiastic about teaching and excited to teach.” Some students do note that “the higher-level classes are more meaningful,” and some “professors are rarely available out of the classroom.”
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Stephen Shannon, D.O.
Past President, AACOM (Am. Assoc. Coll. of Osteo. Med.)
Peter Makuck
Poet
Marjorie Sharmat Weinman
Children's Book Author
Academic Rating
79/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
59%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition: $37,390
Required Fees: $1,360
On Campus Room & Board: $14,410
Total: $53,160
Financial Aid
Ninety-eight percent of all full-time undergraduate students receive merit-based scholarships up to $20,000. The average total award package for UNE students is $24,000. $42 million is awarded annually in institutional scholarships. To learn more about financial aid, visit: https://www.une.edu/sfs/undergraduate
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,001
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,401
Average Need-Based Loan
$6,477
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
84%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$51,160
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$38,420
Required Fees
$1,400
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,400
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,000
Transportation for Commuters
$2,250
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,810
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
75/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Students feel right at home in our welcoming and friendly community. Many say UNE is "just the right size," giving opportunities for all students to find their own special role, inside and outside the classroom.
The personal attention students receive from faculty both in and out of class, and the quality of faculty as experts in their fields are key strengths of the UNE experience. Students appreciate their faculty members as mentors and trust them as accomplished scholars who impact their fields. From designing coastal trails and restoring wetlands on campus to caring for patients in need, UNE faculty members work side-by-side with their students and are recognized by their peers and other leaders for their expertise. UNE faculty members are national award recipients, Fulbright scholars, authors and world-class researchers, and they share their knowledge with their students.
UNE offers a variety of cultural and social events and encourages students to become involved in activities, clubs and sports. Popular interests include scuba diving, skiing, hiking, biking, varsity and intramural sports, swimming, surfing, music, theater, community service and student leadership development programs.
UNE athletes— called Nor'easters after one of the nastiest storms in Mother Nature's arsenal— strive for success on and off the field. With 15 conference championships in the last five years, the Nor'easters athletics teams are a serious source of pride at UNE and have a history of blowing through the competition. UNE's intercollegiate teams compete at the Division III level in men's basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse and soccer. Varsity women's sports include basketball, cross country, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming and volleyball. Starting in Spring 2021, women's outdoor track and field will compete at the varsity level.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,671
Foreign Countries Represented
4
Demographics
3.01%
Asian
1.39%
Black
2.34%
Hispanic
87.50%
Caucasian
2.29%
Unknown
69% female
31% male
76% are out of state
60% are full time
40% are part time
Students Say
As one student puts it, “UNE is definitely a melting pot. People of all races, ethnicities, genders, [and] personalities” come together in a single school. Not all students agree with this assessment, though, seeing their peers as “mostly white [and] mostly upper-middle class.” UNE students generally are “super friendly and supportive,” while still being “very driven students who put academics before anything else.” The school “foster[s] a student body that tends to be passionate about the environment,” which makes sense for a university that, as one student describes it, is “mostly science majors.” One student sums up the atmosphere on campus by explaining, “Every university has students that come to college for athletics or the social atmosphere, although at UNE many of the students are academics first and student involvement second.” Even so, the prevailing opinion of UNE students is that “everyone is extremely friendly and always willing to help you out no matter what.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
BIDDEFORD CAMPUS
UNE's campus in Biddeford, Maine offers more than 4,000 feet of scenic shoreline where the Saco River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. From surfing and swimming to kayaking and running along the shore, the ocean is never more than a short walk away. The campus is also home to a 363-acre forest with beautiful trails to wander and vernal pools to explore. With Boston just a short 90-minute drive away, southern Maine is an ideal place to study and live.
PORTLAND CAMPUS
A rustic brick port sets the stage for a thriving buy-local economy and dynamic cultural scene with outdoor adventure all around. UNE's Portland Campus, a classic, century-old New England quad just a short drive from the waterfront, anchors UNE's tight-knit, engaged community within this exciting city.
TANGIER CAMPUS
UNE's Tangier, Morocco campus features modern labs and classrooms, as well as easy access to beaches, downtown adventures and cultural attractions. The campus includes a residence hall, an on-site café, fitness areas, and plenty of outdoor spaces to soak up the sun. Many opportunities exist beyond the serenity of the campus, including excursions in Morocco and nearby countries.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Both the Biddeford and Portland Campuses feature buildings with a variety of uses to support the needs of the University community.
BIDDEFORD CAMPUS
The Biddeford Campus includes undergraduate student housing, graduate and undergraduate classrooms, labs, the Ketchum Library and a makerspace; dining, innovative study and gathering spaces in Danielle N. Ripich Commons; and various athletic facilities and fields, including an NHL-size hockey arena, two blue turf fields, performance courts and a gymnasium, and much more. Several research facilities are on campus, including the Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center and the Harold Alfond Center for Health Sciences, with biology and chemistry labs as well as lecture halls, classrooms, a gross anatomy lab, and UNE's medical school facilities. This campus is also home to the Pickus Center for Biomedical Research and the Peter and Cécile Morgane Hall, a science center providing additional classrooms and an undergraduate teaching laboratory.
PORTLAND CAMPUS
This campus houses Maine's only College of Dental Medicine, the College of Pharmacy, and the Westbrook College of Health Professions, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs in several allied health fields. The campus also includes the Center for Global Humanities, Art Gallery and Maine Women Writers Collection. The Blewett Science Center consists of science labs and classrooms. UNE's Interprofessional Simulation and Innovation Center, which provides customized training and education for students and health professionals, is also on the Portland Campus.
Off-Campus Opportunities
On any given weekend at UNE, thrilling adventures await. Students can ride countless miles of mountain bike trails and scenic rural roads, kayak and sail on Casco Bay, camp and hike at hundreds of great parks, or just take in some sun at UNE's own Freddy Beach. With more than 90 clubs and organizations on UNE's campuses, students discover many opportunities to get involved. Whether an academic club, an arts club, student government, a cultural organization or an outdoor recreation group, it's easy to find others who are ready to welcome new students aboard.
UNE also fosters global citizenship by providing the opportunity for all students to study abroad. In fact, UNE students study abroad at five times the national average. Students can study at our very own campus in Morocco, or our partner institutions in Spain, France and Iceland. Plus, UNE offers faculty-led travel courses in many exciting locations. Opportunities include studying coral reefs in Belize, conducting field work in Costa Rica, providing health services in Ghana, and much more. Find out more about UNE's global experiences at https://www.une.edu/global
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
62%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
86/99
First-Year Students living on campus
94%
Campus Environment
Suburban
99/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
While there are school-sponsored events on campus, such as the popular Bingo Night, many students gripe that UNE “is not a very lively campus” and that there’s “not much to do here in terms of fun” unless there’s an athletic event going on. “Most people focus mainly on their studies,” students agree, and the vibe is “definitely focused on academics as opposed to partying, though there are definite social offerings as well.” Those students with cars often make the twenty-minute drive to nearby Portland “for shopping and restaurants” and in general “spending time in Portland and at the beach is common.” Sports are a big draw, both playing and watching, and “a lot of people participate in Division III sports.” Even so, some students feel as though their peers “seem primarily focused on school and then leave on the weekends.” As the school continues to expand, parking needs grow, too, as do the need for more dorm space.
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Jessica White
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
guidelines listed on our websiteDocumentation Required for ADHD
guidelines listed on our websiteSpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
80
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
13% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Nor'Easters)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Women's Sports (Nor'Easters)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: UNH
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: UNH
Sustainability
86/99
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
17%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
No
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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