Thomas College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4694 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1308 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1230 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 19 | In Maine |
| #2 of 2 | In Waterville |
| #3185 of 3,336 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 1,526
- Graduates
- 109
- 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 96% and is among the 28% 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 | 96% | 96% | 97% |
| Applicants | 974 | 550 | 424 |
| Admissions | 938 | 528 | 410 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 151 | 86 | 65 |
436 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
86 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | 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 | 1267 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 138 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 82 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 53 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (3%) |
| Asian | 20 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 16 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Thomas College is $19,126 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 | $12,655 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,904 |
| $48-75K | $16,227 |
| $75-110K | $18,145 |
| $110K+ | $26,770 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,718 | $30,718 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,718 | $30,718 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,718 | $30,718 |
| Fee in-district | $1,106 | $1,106 |
| Fee in-state | $1,106 | $1,106 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,106 | $1,106 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 616 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,090 |
| Room charge | $7,520 |
| Meal charge | $6,570 |
Thomas College majors
Thomas College has granted 150 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 64 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 | 21 | 34 | |
| Accounting | 1 | 12 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 13 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 6 | 6 | |
| Education, General | 10 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 6 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 6 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 5 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 5 | ||
| Psychology, General | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 4 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Criminology | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 3 | ||
| Project Management | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Finance, General | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 7 | 150 | 64 |
Thomas College has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 48% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Thomas College has published 1,030 scientific papers with 10,980 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 61 |
| 1994 | 8 | 57 |
| 1995 | 7 | 58 |
| 1996 | 6 | 52 |
| 1997 | 2 | 74 |
| 1998 | 6 | 63 |
| 1999 | 7 | 73 |
| 2000 | 3 | 72 |
| 2001 | 17 | 88 |
| 2002 | 26 | 105 |
| 2003 | 20 | 118 |
| 2004 | 22 | 216 |
| 2005 | 11 | 105 |
| 2006 | 9 | 158 |
| 2007 | 8 | 135 |
| 2008 | 11 | 168 |
| 2009 | 8 | 275 |
| 2010 | 16 | 292 |
| 2011 | 15 | 433 |
| 2012 | 21 | 473 |
| 2013 | 43 | 551 |
| 2014 | 24 | 560 |
| 2015 | 29 | 559 |
| 2016 | 34 | 530 |
| 2017 | 28 | 472 |
| 2018 | 44 | 467 |
| 2019 | 31 | 491 |
| 2020 | 42 | 696 |
| 2021 | 45 | 601 |
| 2022 | 71 | 573 |
| 2023 | 56 | 653 |
| 2024 | 48 | 628 |
| 2025 | 25 | 484 |
Notable alumni
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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 | 184 |
| 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 |