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Thomas College

Waterville, MEPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Open Admission • 96% Acceptance
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96%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$18,885
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
647
Students
Small campus body
$40,495
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Thomas College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Waterville, ME. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 647 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
647 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
96% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
96%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing35% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,227
Earnings 5yr: $69,007
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,089
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,028
Earnings 5yr: $62,206
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,310
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,649
Earnings 5yr: $45,120
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,490
Earnings 5yr: $55,814
Debt: $23,707
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,014
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,253
Earnings 5yr: $40,444
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,988
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$18,885
In-State Tuition$31,824
Out-of-State Tuition$31,824
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

18%
Pell Grants
33%
Take Loans
65%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$40,495
+11% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,991

Completion Signals

54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$216/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

54%
Men
46%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 54% men and 46% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$62,022
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