Thomas Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 96.30%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $31,824
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Thomas:
- Total Enrollment: 1,635, including 86 online students
- 1,526 Undergraduate, 109 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45.5% men, 54.5% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 54%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 48 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 7 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 9 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Thomas Overview
Thomas College (Thomas) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Waterville, ME. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Thomas's tuition & fees is $31,824 for the academic year 2024-2025. 42% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $25,253.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,635 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
Thomas's acceptance rate is 96.30% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.10%.
Thomas ranked 8th in Maine Colleges rankings. Thomas College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Thomas College is $31,824. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $31,824.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $32,780 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $32,780.
| Undergraduate | $31,824 |
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| Graduate | $31,824 |
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| Undergraduate | $32,780 |
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| Graduate | $32,780 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Thomas College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Thomas
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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