Thomas College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5096 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1429 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1349 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 19 | In Maine |
| #2 of 2 | In Waterville |
| #2894 of 2,980 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,623
- Graduates
- 114
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.thomas.edu
Thomas College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Thomas College has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 26% of the easiest 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 | 97% | 98% | 97% |
| Applicants | 869 | 459 | 408 |
| Admissions | 845 | 448 | 397 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 234 | 103 | 131 |
430 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
92 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1452 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 95 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 56 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 55 (3%) |
| Asian | 27 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 26 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 17 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Thomas College is $22,070 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 | $16,362 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,572 |
| $48-75K | $20,445 |
| $75-110K | $21,861 |
| $110K+ | $24,465 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,954 | $28,954 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,954 | $28,954 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,954 | $28,954 |
| Fee in-district | $1,042 | $1,042 |
| Fee in-state | $1,042 | $1,042 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,042 | $1,042 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 573 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,998 |
| Room charge | $5,832 |
| Meal charge | $6,166 |
Thomas College majors
Thomas College has granted 185 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 65 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Thomas College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 33 | 25 |
| Education, General | 20 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | 16 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 13 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Criminology | 9 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 3 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | 2 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 3 | ||
| Project Management | 3 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4 | 185 | 65 |
Thomas College has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 46% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Thomas College has published 693 scientific papers with 2,598 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Political Science, Physics, Law, Environmental Science, Philosophy, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 | 19 |
| 1993 | 4 | 25 |
| 1994 | 8 | 18 |
| 1995 | 7 | 23 |
| 1996 | 5 | 15 |
| 1997 | 1 | 23 |
| 1998 | 4 | 17 |
| 1999 | 4 | 21 |
| 2000 | 0 | 15 |
| 2001 | 10 | 27 |
| 2002 | 15 | 41 |
| 2003 | 13 | 38 |
| 2004 | 19 | 135 |
| 2005 | 6 | 40 |
| 2006 | 9 | 63 |
| 2007 | 3 | 54 |
| 2008 | 5 | 60 |
| 2009 | 4 | 71 |
| 2010 | 8 | 78 |
| 2011 | 6 | 81 |
| 2012 | 15 | 88 |
| 2013 | 23 | 105 |
| 2014 | 12 | 86 |
| 2015 | 18 | 91 |
| 2016 | 26 | 103 |
| 2017 | 21 | 84 |
| 2018 | 35 | 115 |
| 2019 | 25 | 108 |
| 2020 | 26 | 155 |
| 2021 | 35 | 207 |
| 2022 | 39 | 217 |
| 2023 | 25 | 217 |
Notable alumni
-
Paul LePage
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Paul Richard LePage is American businessman and politician who served as the 74th governor of Maine from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the mayor of Waterville, Maine, from 2004 to 2011 and as a city councilor for Waterville from 1998 to 2002.
General info
| Alternative names | TC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1894 |
| Motto | Those we Serve are the Foundation of Our Future |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 155 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 180 W River Rd Waterville, Maine, 04901-5097 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 2078591111 |