Thomas College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Waterville, ME

$27,420

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 1,601, and admissions are selective. The college offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 26:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,420.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

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

50% 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 --

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.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

31%

Online student enrollment

26:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

White

86%

Two or more races

4%

Black

3%

Unknown

2%

Asian

2%

Hispanic

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

50% 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 $27,420 $27,420
Graduate $27,420 $27,420

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 $800
On-campus room and board $11,560
On-campus other expenses $3,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,600
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,600

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $42,780 $42,780
Off-campus without family $38,320 $38,320
Off-campus with family $31,820 $31,820

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

83%

State Grant Aid

43%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

50%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,672
State Grant Aid $1,379
Institution Grant Aid $15,628
Pell Grant Aid $4,336

Financial Outlook

$25k

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
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 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

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Military Technologies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

14

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

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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.