Thomas College

Waterville, ME · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Thomas College

Thomas College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Waterville, ME, in a town setting. It enrolls about 647 students. The acceptance rate is 96%. 54% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,991.

96%

Acceptance

$18,885

Net price

647

Enrollment

54%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

96%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,885

Average net price

$31,824

In-state tuition

$31,824

Out-of-state tuition

$14,090

Room & board

$800

Books & supplies

$47,198

Total cost of attendance

18%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Students with federal loans

$24,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,655

$30–48K

$11,904

$48–75K

$16,227

$75–110K

$18,145

$110K+

$26,770

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business38.7%

Education11.9%

Criminal Justice11.3%

Psychology8.9%

Computer Science7.7%

Parks & Recreation5.9%

Health & Nursing5.4%

Natural Resources4.2%

Social Sciences1.8%

Multidisciplinary1.8%

After Graduation

$44,991

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$40,495

Median earnings (6 yrs)

54%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,491

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

647

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

46% women

54% men

Race & ethnicity

White

68%

Black

Two or more races

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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