Founded in 1831, University of New England is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Biddeford (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Maine. This institution also has a branch campus in Portland. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, University of New England (UNE) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. University of New England (UNE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 191 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.