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Thomas College

Waterville, ME · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website

Admission rate
96%
Open
Average net price
$23,739
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings
$53,206
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Thomas College is a private nonprofit college in Waterville, ME with 647 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $23,739 per year ($17,623 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,206 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
96%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
853
Fall 2023
Admitted
828
Fall 2023
Yield
23%
of admitted students enrolled

What Thomas College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordConsidered
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$48,823
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$32,654

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$17,623
  • $30–48k$18,643
  • $48–75k$23,021
  • $75–110k$29,682
  • $110k+$35,472

Get a personal estimate with Thomas College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Freshman retention
78%
Median earnings
$53,206
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
647
Student–faculty ratio
20:1
Receive Pell grants
20%
  • White68%
  • Hispanic2%
  • Black4%
  • Asian1%

Thomas College FAQ

What is Thomas College's acceptance rate?+

Thomas College admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is Thomas College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Thomas College?+

In Fall 2023, 853 students applied to Thomas College and 828 were admitted; 194 enrolled.

Does Thomas College consider legacy status?+

No. Thomas College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Thomas College require an essay?+

Thomas College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Thomas College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $48,823 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,739.

What is Thomas College's graduation rate?+

58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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