# Thomas College

Waterville, ME. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/thomas-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 96% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 853 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 828 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $48,823 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $23,739 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,623 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $18,643 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $23,021 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $29,682 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $35,472 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 647 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 58% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,206 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,000 (FY2024) |

## What Thomas College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Considered
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 161563. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology