Thomas University

Thomasville, GA · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website

Admission rate: 38%; Selective
Average net price: $16,111; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 28%
Median earnings: $59,055; 10 years after enrolling

Thomas University is a private nonprofit college in Thomasville, GA with 998 undergraduates. It admits 38% of applicants, and admitted students average 1072 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,111 per year ($13,330 for families earning under $30,000). 28% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,055 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 38%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 526; Fall 2023
Admitted: 227; Fall 2023
Yield: 62%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing500–620

200800

SAT Math490–600

200800

ACT Composite20–24

136

What Thomas University looks at

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

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkNot considered
Class rankNot considered
Essay or personal statementNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $23,980; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $11,640

Net price by family income

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

$0–30k$13,330
$30–48k$14,766
$48–75k$17,173
$75–110k$21,351
$110k+$19,419

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

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 28%
Freshman retention: 49%
Median earnings: $59,055; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $21,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 998
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1
Receive Pell grants: 41%

White35%
Hispanic6%
Black39%
Asian2%

Thomas University FAQ

What is Thomas University's acceptance rate?+

Thomas University admits 38% of applicants, which makes it selective.

What SAT score do you need for Thomas University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1072.

What ACT score do you need for Thomas University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–24.

Is Thomas University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Thomas University?+

In Fall 2023, 526 students applied to Thomas University and 227 were admitted; 140 enrolled.

Does Thomas University consider legacy status?+

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

Does Thomas University require an essay?+

Thomas University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Thomas University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $23,980 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,111.

What is Thomas University's graduation rate?+

28% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 141167 · How we use this data