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Thomas College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Waterville, ME

$28,110

Avg tuition

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About Thomas College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A 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.

Thomas College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Waterville, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,304, and admissions are selective. The college offers 28 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for students are $28,110.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

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 Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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1k

Students enrolled

39%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

85%

Unknown

4%

Two or more races

4%

Black

3%

Asian

2%

Hispanic

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

4

Total Online Enrollment

539

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

90% On-campus

10% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 44% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $28,110 $28,110
Graduate $28,110 $28,110

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $800
On-campus room and board $11,736
On-campus other expenses $2,200
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,800
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,800

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $42,846 $42,846
Off-campus without family $38,210 $38,210
Off-campus with family $31,710 $31,710

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

89%

State Grant Aid

50%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,112
State Grant Aid $1,354
Institution Grant Aid $15,988
Pell Grant Aid $4,460

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Military Technologies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

14

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

15

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. 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.