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. On average, 94 percent of Thomas graduates are hired in their field of study within 90 days of graduation. The College is so confident its undergraduate students will succeed that it guarantees employment in a student's chosen field of study through a Guaranteed Job Placement Program. In addition to the career-specific and liberal arts undergraduate courses, Thomas offers graduate degrees ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | Rural: Fringe |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Thomas College, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 83.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,513), and 80% receive loans ($5,764 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,410. Off campus it is around $5,940. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Thomas College is $17,921 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 651 people applied to Thomas College. Of the applicants, 82.0% were admitted (80.0% male & 83.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (41.0% male and 40.0% female) Of the 814 undergraduate students at Thomas College, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (88.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 92.0% of the 183 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 79.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 66.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 100.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 45.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 47.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 42.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | (207) 859-1101 |
| Admissions Office Email | admiss@thomas.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 180 West River Road Waterville, ME 04901-5097 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.thomas.edu/admiss/transfer/default.asp |
| Admissions Website | http://www.thomas.edu/admiss/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.thomas.edu/infonet/app.asp |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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In order to be accepted to Thomas College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 400 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 500 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 450 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 510 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 420 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 480 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 10 | 44 | 31 | ||
| Accounting | 0 | 10 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 19 | 31 | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | 8 | ||||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 2 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 3 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | ||||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 2 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 1 | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | 2 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | ||||
| Education | 10 | 39 | |||
| Computer Teacher Education | 5 | ||||
| Education, General | 34 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 0 | 2 | |||
| General Studies | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 0 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 9 | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 9 | ||||
| Psychology | 10 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 10 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 20 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 20 | ||||
| Social sciences | 3 | ||||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 2 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | ||||
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