The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) was established in 1978 as the first osteopathic medical school in New England and is part of the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. It grants the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. The college is best known for its mission of preparing compassionate, community-oriented physicians, with a strong emphasis on primary care and rural medicine.
Students train in small cohorts on the university's coastal Biddeford campus and complete clinical rotations at partner hospitals and clinics across Maine, New England, and beyond. The curriculum integrates osteopathic manipulative medicine, interprofessional education with nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other health programs, and a strong clinical skills simulation program. The student experience is collaborative and service-oriented, with active student clubs, community health outreach, and close faculty mentorship.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Biddeford, Maine |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Total students | 700 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 6% |
| Graduation rate | 95% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
| In-state tuition | $61,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $61,000 |
| Room & board | $17,000 |
| Average financial aid | $75,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 90% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Regular deadline | February 1 |
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