College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1831 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,736 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$22,474,414 |
Application Deadline: |
August 15 |
Application Fee: |
$40 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$23,790 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$9,255 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
44 |
Honor Societies: |
Omicron-Psi National Honor Society, Alpha Chi, Pi Theta, Biological Science, Environmental Studies, Sigma Theta Tau |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Cross Seekers; Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship; |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Diversity Club, Multicultural Advisory Team, Student National Medical Association (SNMA) |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Student Government Association; Student Activities Council; Commuter Council; Residence Hall Council; Student American Dental Hygienists' Association; Student Nurse Association; Athletic Training Club; Activities Program Board; Chemistry Club; Cardio Club; Dance Team; Earth's ECO; MASH; Martial Arts; Motus; M. U. N. E. Pool Club; Psychology Club; Phi Sigma; Ride 24/7; Rotoract; Scuba Club; SEAM; STAND; Athletic Advisory Council; Swing Club; UNE EMS; UNESOTA; Zephyr; Make a Wish; Habitat for Humanity; |
Student Papers: |
N/A |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious |
Career: |
internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
143,278 |
Library Facilities: |
The Maine Women Writers Collection on the Westbrook College Campus, designated a national literary landmark, is a pre-eminent special collection of literary, cultural and social history sources by and about women authors, either natives or residents of Maine. The New England Osteopathic Heritage Center was recently created to preserve the unique history of osteopathic medicine in New England and to promote greater understanding of the profession's contributions to the region and the nation. |
Museums |
The Art Gallery on the Westbrook College Campus has a permanent collection of paintings, sculptures, drawing and photographs by nationally and internationally famous artists. The gallery services as a venue for an on-going series of exhibitions each year. The Performance Enhancement and Evaluation Center (PEEC) uses high-tech simulated patients (robots) and standardized patients (actors) to better prepare health-care students and professionals in a realistic, clinical setting. |
Computers Available: |
170 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
600 |
Wired Labs: |
85 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all school buildings and on all school property |
Wireless Capacity: |
N/A |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
No |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (90%), women's dorms (10%) |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
481 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Portland, Maine (18), Boston, MA (100) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Saco and Portland, Maine (5) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Portland, ME (15) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (UNH) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, other |
Popular Events: |
Casino Night; Annual Thanksgiving Dinner; Candlelighting; Murder Mystery Dinner; Montreal Trip; Spring Awards; BINGO; Jamfest; Semi-Formal; Variety Show; Family and Friends Weekend; Lock-in; Discover the Arts; Hall Olympics |
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