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Thomas University

1501 Millpond Rd, Thomasville, GA 31792

http://www.thomasu.edu/

School Description

Provided by Thomas University

Thomas University is an independent, not-for-profit, institution of higher education with undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for successful careers and responsible citizenship in a rapidly changing and complex world.

We accomplish this by...

* creating dynamic learning environments that advance the intellectual and personal development goals of our students;
* engaging students in rigorous intellectual studies that require creativity, discipline and personal responsibility;
* celebrating diversity and using it as a learning tool to teach that the world is a better place when respect for the individual is central to our relationship with others;
* demonstrating that community involvement enriches the lives of our students, as well as their fellow citizens;
* providing opportunities for cultural and artistic experiences;
* assuring that all students have individual attention and an equal opportunity to achieve their personal best.

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Thomas University

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Thomas University is a four-year coeducational university located in Thomasville, Georgia. Thomas University provides quality professional educational opportunities to traditional and non-traditional students. There is an academic emphasis on professional career development, with noted undergraduate and graduate programs in business, criminal justice, education, and health and human services, as well as in the arts and sciences.

History

The main building and grounds were originally a portion of Birdwood Plantation, the winter home of the Honorable W. Cameron Forbes, U.S. Ambassador to Japan and Governor General of the Philippines.

The Primitive Baptist Church purchased the property in 1949 and chartered Birdwood Junior College in 1950. Classes began in 1954 with nine students, and in 1956, three of these students became the first graduates. In 1976, the Primitive Baptists relinquished control, and the name was changed to Thomas County Community College.

In 1979, the college became non-sectarian, private, and independent. In 1986, the name was changed to Thomas College, and in 1988, the first four-year degree was offered.

In December 1998, Thomas College received approval from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to move from Level II to Level III status, allowing Thomas College to offer graduate degrees.

In January 2000, Thomas College changed its name to Thomas University.

Mission, role, scope

The University offers associates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees as well as continuing education and personal interest courses to citizens of the local and extended community. The academic mission focuses primarily on professional programs with a strong liberal arts and sciences foundation. Students are provided the opportunity to develop the knowledge, leadership, and skills necessary to both enter and advance in many of the region’s fastest growing professions. Students are provided the opportunity to acquire strong technological, communication, and critical thinking skills, enabling them to adapt to changing demands over time. The University also emphasizes students’ cultivation of personal and professional ethics. The institution preserves faculty’s academic freedom and encourages students’ intellectual curiosity and development. In the spirit of public service, the University supports the cultural diversity, social enterprise, and professional life of the community and region.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
683
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
82%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 10,570
Students Receiving Aid:
98%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Degree Programs at Thomas University

Associate's Level Programs

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more schools with programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
      • Environmental Studies.
        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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    • Visual and Performing Arts See more schools with programs in Visual and Performing Arts
      • Visual and Performing Arts
        A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.
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  • Business

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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting
        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
        This major includes program in business, management, marketing and related support services. Check with the school to find out the specifics of a particular program.
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      • Business/Commerce
        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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      • Business/Managerial Operations
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Education

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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician See more schools with programs in Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
      • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
        Learn to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes. This program includes instruction in the theory and practice of hematology; clinical chemistry; microbiology; immunology; immunohematology; physiological relationships to test results; laboratory procedures and quality assurance controls; test and research design and implementation; analytic techniques; laboratory management and personnel supervision; data development and reporting; medical informatics; and professional standards and regulations.
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    • Nursing See more schools with programs in Nursing
      • Nursing
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  • Life Science

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    • Biology See more schools with programs in Biology
      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Security and Protective Service Careers

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  • Social Sciences

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  • Social Work

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    • General Social Work
      A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Business

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      • Business/Commerce
        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Rehabilitation & Therapy See more schools with programs in Rehabilitation & Therapy
      • Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
        A program that prepares individuals to counsel disabled individuals and recovering patients in psychological, personal, social, and vocational adjustment in order to have fulfilling and productive lives. Includes instruction in patient evaluation and testing, rehabilitation program planning, patient support services and referral, job analysis, adjustment psychology, rehabilitation services provision, patient counseling and education, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 82%
Part-Time 18%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 53%
African-American 33%
Other 13%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 60%
Out-of-State 40%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Georgia 60%
Florida 16%
Percent of Students International: 5%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 10%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 10,570    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 8,040    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 520    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,441 63%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,440 74%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 5,239 40%  
Student Loans:
 $ 5,146 60%  
Any Aid:
   98%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00

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