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Thomas College

Thomas College is a small, private institution located in Waterville, me. Founded in 1894, Thomas College offers undergraduate degrees in 35 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 673 undergraduates
cost $29,996 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Thomas College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 97.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Thomas College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 23:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
23 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology
Other

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Finance and Financial Management Services
Accounting and Related Services
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $29,996
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,998
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $44,994
Average financial aid package $27,150
Estimated cost $17,844 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $29,996
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,998
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $44,994
Average financial aid package $27,150
Estimated cost $17,844 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Thomas College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 673, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

1,623

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
82%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Thomas College, students love their Phi Beta Lambda. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 180 W River Rd, Waterville, ME 04901-5097
phone 207-859-1111
address www.thomas.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Phi beta lambda

Music club

Gaming club

Otherwise

Education club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Thomas College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Thomas College?

Thomas College is located in Waterville, me.

What is the acceptance rate at Thomas College? 

The acceptance rate for Thomas College is 97%.

What’s the average GPA for Thomas College?

The average high school GPA for Thomas College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Thomas College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Thomas College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $179,976.

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