Thiel College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4589 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1273 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1196 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #84 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #503 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 833
- Graduates
- 117
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 67% | 84% |
| Applicants | 2,903 | 2,131 | 771 |
| Admissions | 2,077 | 1,432 | 644 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 236 | 130 | 106 |
333 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 | 738 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 98 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 41 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 13 (1%) |
| Asian | 12 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (0.9%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Thiel College is $22,545 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 | $17,247 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,947 |
| $48-75K | $20,038 |
| $75-110K | $23,683 |
| $110K+ | $26,400 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,364 | $29,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,364 | $29,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,364 | $29,500 |
| Fee in-district | $1,980 | $3,658 |
| Fee in-state | $1,980 | $3,658 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,980 | $3,658 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 862 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,230 |
| Room charge | $7,500 |
| Meal charge | $7,800 |
Thiel College majors
Thiel College has granted 179 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 60 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Thiel College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 37 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 25 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 14 | ||
| Psychology, General | 12 | ||
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 11 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 5 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Neuroscience | 5 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Conservation Biology | 3 | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3 | 179 | 60 |
Thiel College has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 37% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Thiel College has published 1,255 scientific papers with 13,114 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, History, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 20 | 41 |
| 1994 | 19 | 344 |
| 1995 | 27 | 91 |
| 1996 | 16 | 129 |
| 1997 | 34 | 124 |
| 1998 | 25 | 99 |
| 1999 | 21 | 144 |
| 2000 | 24 | 125 |
| 2001 | 42 | 235 |
| 2002 | 15 | 313 |
| 2003 | 18 | 221 |
| 2004 | 17 | 160 |
| 2005 | 32 | 298 |
| 2006 | 24 | 220 |
| 2007 | 31 | 173 |
| 2008 | 14 | 207 |
| 2009 | 18 | 271 |
| 2010 | 30 | 223 |
| 2011 | 20 | 374 |
| 2012 | 16 | 245 |
| 2013 | 27 | 297 |
| 2014 | 25 | 404 |
| 2015 | 27 | 274 |
| 2016 | 33 | 260 |
| 2017 | 33 | 369 |
| 2018 | 39 | 466 |
| 2019 | 13 | 1088 |
| 2020 | 22 | 872 |
| 2021 | 19 | 903 |
| 2022 | 22 | 660 |
| 2023 | 20 | 839 |
| 2024 | 12 | 827 |
| 2025 | 16 | 719 |
Notable alumni
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Fred Rogers
- Occupations
- puppeteertheologiantelevision producersongwritereducator
- Biography
-
Fred McFeely Rogers, known professionally as Mister Rogers, was an American television personality, Presbyterian minister, and author. 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
- university teacherphilosopherwriter
- Biography
-
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
-
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. Previously, he was Kansas City's city auditor. He was the publisher of Governing magazine. He is the author of the blog Bring on the Funk and the book Honest, Competent Government: The Promise of Performance Auditing. In 2016, he was elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.
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Lynn Jones
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
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 college basketball coach, who is currently an assistant coach at Colorado State University He played college basketball at Thiel College. Pilipovich was previously the head coach at the U.S. Air Force Academy from 2012 to 2020.
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Jack M. Wilson
- Occupations
- physicistacademic administratorbusinesspersonuniversity teacher
- 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.
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 | 212 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 75 College Ave Greenville, Pennsylvania, 16125-2181 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 7245892000 |