Thomas College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4814 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1335 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1258 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 19 | In Maine |
| #2 of 2 | In Waterville |
| #3152 of 3,307 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,581
- Graduates
- 88
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 27% 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% | 95% | 99% |
| Applicants | 853 | 417 | 436 |
| Admissions | 828 | 398 | 430 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 194 | 98 | 96 |
449 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
72 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1351 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 84 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 66 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 37 (2%) |
| Asian | 33 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 29 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (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 $18,882 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 | $14,911 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,423 |
| $48-75K | $16,595 |
| $75-110K | $20,590 |
| $110K+ | $24,441 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,824 | $29,824 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,824 | $29,824 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,824 | $29,824 |
| Fee in-district | $1,072 | $1,072 |
| Fee in-state | $1,072 | $1,072 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,072 | $1,072 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 611 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,678 |
| Room charge | $7,300 |
| Meal charge | $6,378 |
Thomas College majors
Thomas College has granted 147 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs and 100 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Thomas College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 21 | 55 |
| Education, General | 16 | ||
| Accounting | 14 | ||
| Criminology | 14 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 8 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 6 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Psychology, General | 5 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 4 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Computer Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Project Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 10 | 147 | 100 |
Thomas College has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 50% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Thomas College has published 1,002 scientific papers with 10,567 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Chemistry, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 77 |
| 1993 | 5 | 61 |
| 1994 | 8 | 57 |
| 1995 | 7 | 58 |
| 1996 | 6 | 50 |
| 1997 | 2 | 74 |
| 1998 | 6 | 63 |
| 1999 | 6 | 72 |
| 2000 | 3 | 72 |
| 2001 | 17 | 88 |
| 2002 | 25 | 105 |
| 2003 | 20 | 118 |
| 2004 | 22 | 216 |
| 2005 | 11 | 105 |
| 2006 | 9 | 158 |
| 2007 | 8 | 135 |
| 2008 | 11 | 168 |
| 2009 | 8 | 274 |
| 2010 | 16 | 293 |
| 2011 | 15 | 433 |
| 2012 | 21 | 471 |
| 2013 | 43 | 551 |
| 2014 | 24 | 561 |
| 2015 | 29 | 559 |
| 2016 | 34 | 526 |
| 2017 | 28 | 472 |
| 2018 | 44 | 467 |
| 2019 | 31 | 490 |
| 2020 | 42 | 710 |
| 2021 | 45 | 600 |
| 2022 | 71 | 572 |
| 2023 | 56 | 650 |
| 2024 | 42 | 618 |
Notable alumni
-
Paul LePage
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Paul Richard LePage is an 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 | 162 |
| 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 |