| Location: | Northeast |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Terriers |
Thomas College is a small college located in Waterville, Maine, U.S. It was founded in 1894 as a non-sectarian, co-educational college dedicated to career training. Thomas specializes in business, education, and technology. Thomas offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Thomas College's mission is to prepare students for success in their personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities. The private, career-oriented College is committed to preparing its undergraduates for careers in business, technology and education. Over 90 percent of Thomas graduates are hired in their field of study within 90 days of graduation. The College guarantees employment in a student's chosen field of study through its Guaranteed Job Placement Program.
The Mission and Vision for Thomas College:
"Those we serve are the foundation of our future"
Thomas College prepares students for success in their personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities. Thomas provides a supportive learning environment that values the needs and goals of individual students. At Thomas, students discover and fulfill their unique potential. Each program at the College promotes professional excellence, informed by ethics and integrity.
Thomas aspires to be a regional leader in business and liberal arts education. The College is committed to quality teaching and to the application of technology at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Thomas offers broad opportunities for professional development, and promotes economic prosperity through long-term community partnerships.
Thomas College academic program focuses on career-specific and liberal arts degrees. The most popular majors are: Accounting, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Sports Management, Psychology, and Information Technology. The school places a strong focus on small class sizes through a student to faculty ratio of 15:1.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 53% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (North Atlantic Conference) Baseball (North Atlantic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 16,690 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 16,300 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 390 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,202 | 71% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,037 | 54% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,686 | 98% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,951 | 91% | |
Any Aid: |
98% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 82% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 410, Math: 410 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 520, Math: 520 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
