Thiel College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4601 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1274 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1198 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #81 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #474 of 2,854 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 819
- Graduates
- 101
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- thiel.edu
Thiel College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Thiel College has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 66% | 79% |
| Applicants | 2,197 | 1,428 | 769 |
| Admissions | 1,551 | 944 | 607 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 219 | 120 | 99 |
271 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 723 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 88 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 28 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 27 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 25 (3%) |
| Asian | 24 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Thiel College is $22,490 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,731 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,783 |
| $48-75K | $22,513 |
| $75-110K | $24,095 |
| $110K+ | $26,196 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,964 | $28,640 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,964 | $28,640 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,964 | $28,640 |
| Fee in-district | $1,900 | $3,552 |
| Fee in-state | $1,900 | $3,552 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,900 | $3,552 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 862 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,230 |
| Room charge | $7,350 |
| Meal charge | $7,500 |
Thiel College majors
Thiel College has granted 179 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 15 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Thiel College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 43 | |
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 13 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 7 | ||
| Neuroscience | 7 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 5 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Conservation Biology | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3 | 179 | 15 |
Thiel College has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 37% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Thiel College has published 1,241 scientific papers with 12,546 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Art & Design, Classics and Ancient History, Law, Environmental Science, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 21 | 54 |
| 1993 | 19 | 41 |
| 1994 | 19 | 344 |
| 1995 | 27 | 91 |
| 1996 | 15 | 125 |
| 1997 | 34 | 124 |
| 1998 | 25 | 99 |
| 1999 | 21 | 144 |
| 2000 | 24 | 125 |
| 2001 | 42 | 235 |
| 2002 | 15 | 313 |
| 2003 | 18 | 220 |
| 2004 | 17 | 160 |
| 2005 | 32 | 299 |
| 2006 | 24 | 220 |
| 2007 | 31 | 173 |
| 2008 | 14 | 208 |
| 2009 | 18 | 270 |
| 2010 | 30 | 223 |
| 2011 | 19 | 376 |
| 2012 | 16 | 244 |
| 2013 | 27 | 295 |
| 2014 | 25 | 399 |
| 2015 | 27 | 278 |
| 2016 | 33 | 260 |
| 2017 | 33 | 369 |
| 2018 | 39 | 466 |
| 2019 | 13 | 1086 |
| 2020 | 22 | 872 |
| 2021 | 19 | 901 |
| 2022 | 22 | 661 |
| 2023 | 20 | 838 |
| 2024 | 12 | 820 |
Notable alumni
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Fred Rogers
- Occupations
- authortelevision actorpuppeteertheologiantelevision producer
- Biography
-
Fred McFeely Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers, was an American television host, author, producer, and Presbyterian minister. He was the creator, showrunner, and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001.
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Tom Regan
- Occupations
- writeruniversity teacherphilosopher
- Biography
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Tom Regan was an American philosopher who specialized in animal rights theory. He was professor emeritus of philosophy at North Carolina State University, where he had taught from 1967 until his retirement in 2001.
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Mark Funkhouser
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Mark Funkhouser is an American academic, author, and former politician who served as the 53rd mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, serving one four-year term from May 1, 2007, until May 2, 2011. Prior to serving as the city's mayor, Funkhouser served as Kansas City's city auditor. He also served as the publisher of Governing magazine. He is also the author of the blog "Bring on the Funk," and the book Honest, Competent Government: The Promise of Performance Auditing. In 2016, Funkhouser was elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.
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Lynn Jones
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Lynn Morris Jones is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals. He later was a coach for the Royals, Florida Marlins, and Boston Red Sox, and served as a manager in the minor leagues.
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Dave Pilipovich
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
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David Gabe Pilipovich is an American basketball coach. As of 2022 Pilipovich is an assistant coach at The University of New Mexico He played college basketball at Thiel and has been a basketball coach since 1988. After five years as an assistant coach at the program, Pilipovich was head coach at the U.S. Air Force Academy from 2012 to 2020.
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Jack M. Wilson
- Occupations
- university teacherphysicistacademic administratorbusinessperson
- Biography
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Jack M. Wilson is an American educator, entrepreneur and the President-Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Higher Education, Emerging Technologies, and Innovation at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. During his career, he has served various institutions as professor of physics, department chair, research center director, dean, provost, vice president, and president, and has served with multiple professional societies and government committees.
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Carl Aaron Swensson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Carl Aaron Swensson was an American Lutheran minister and founder and President of Bethany College.
General info
| Alternative names | TC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1866 |
| Motto | Lux Mundi Verbum Dei Light of the World, Word of God |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 218 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 75 College Ave Greenville, Pennsylvania, 16125-2181 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 7245892000 |