University of New England

Biddeford, ME

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University of New England - Biddeford, ME

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World-class education on the coast of Maine

Private • Coastal • Ocean • Rural • Liberal Arts • Scenic • Nor’easters •

Tracing its roots back to the 1830s, the University of New England has served the region as a four-year college since 1952. The university enrolls around 12,000 students, nearly half of whom are postgraduates or doctoral candidates. Primarily a liberal arts college, UNE is also well known for its various healthcare-related programs (including Maine’s only medical school) as well as its College of Graduate and Professional Studies. The Harold Alfond Forum’s sports facilities are the place to be when the Nor’easter hockey and basketball teams are playing at home.

The university’s Biddeford campus enjoys an idyllic location on the southern coastline of Maine, overlooking the Saco River as it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The nearby parks and golf courses provide excellent opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. Portland is only about thirty minutes up the road, making it easy to take advantage of the historic city’s vast selection of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, and shops. Boston can be reached in under two hours, allowing you to hop down and spend a weekend in one of America’s signature cities anytime.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Biddeford, ME is $1,806 for a studio, $2,141 for one bedroom, $2,099 for two bedrooms, and $1,043 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Biddeford has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,806/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 745 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,141/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 916 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,099/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 855 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,043/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Biddeford Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-4

350 Students

5/10

Biddeford Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

631 Students

2/10

Biddeford Primary School

Public

Grades 1-2

358 Students

/10

John F Kennedy Memorial School

Public

Grades PK-K

263 Students

/10

Biddeford Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

631 Students

2/10

Biddeford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

712 Students

4/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Ferry Beach State Park
  • Harris Farm
  • Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Portland International Jetport
  • Portsmouth International at Pease

Colleges

Top Apartments Near University of New England

649 Ferry Rd

649 Ferry Rd

649 Ferry Rd,
Saco, ME 04072

$3,700 | 5 Beds

11 Folsom Dr

11 Folsom Dr

11 Folsom Dr,
Biddeford, ME 04005

$850 | 1 Bed

2 Joshua Dr

2 Joshua Dr

2 Joshua Dr,
Biddeford, ME 04005

$4,600 | 4 Beds

11 Lower Beach Rd

11 Lower Beach Rd

11 Lower Beach Rd,
Saco, ME 04072

$2,800 | 3 Beds

157 Hills Beach Rd

157 Hills Beach Rd

157 Hills Beach Rd,
Biddeford, ME 04005

$2,099 | 1 Bed

Houses Near University of New England

649 Ferry Rd

649 Ferry Rd,
Saco, ME 04072

5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $3,700

11 Folsom Dr

11 Folsom Dr,
Biddeford, ME 04005

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $850

11 Lower Beach Rd

11 Lower Beach Rd,
Saco, ME 04072

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | $2,800

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.