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Thiel College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Greenville, PA

$31,690

Avg tuition

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About Thiel College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Evangelical Lutheran Church  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Thiel College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Greenville, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 744, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The college offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,690.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

84% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 920-1140

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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768

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

72%

Black

14%

Unknown

5%

Two or more races

4%

Hispanic

3%

Asian

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

50%

Socio-economic diversity

51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $31,690 $31,690
Graduate $55,457 $55,457

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $13,496
On-campus other expenses $3,300
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,290
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,300
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,300

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $49,486 $49,486
Off-campus without family $47,280 $47,280
Off-campus with family $35,990 $35,990

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

51%

State Grant Aid

49%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

51%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,943
State Grant Aid $2,814
Institution Grant Aid $21,336
Pell Grant Aid $4,965

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

7

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

History

BA

MA

DOC

12

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

13

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

16

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

17

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

19

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

20

Science Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

21

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

22

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

23

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.