Thiel College
Greenville, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 767
Graduate Enrollment: 62
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 88.04%
Male/Female: 64% / 36% (2017)
First generation college students: 31.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.5% (2012)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.4% (1999)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 61.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 45.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 31.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 22.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 75.0%
Black: 11.9%
Hispanic: 3.0%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 4.8%
Black: 11.9%
Hispanic: 3.0%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 4.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $48,691
In-State tuition: $34,470Out-of-State tuition: $34,470
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,968 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,240 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $67,110 (2017)
Median Family Income: $53,481 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 46.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 90.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,435 |
| $30k-48k | $19,524 |
| $48k-75k | $19,321 |
| $75k-110k | $23,762 |
| $110k+ | $24,553 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 41%6-year graduation rate: 47%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,624 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 73.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 86.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 47.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 55.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,900 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $43,229 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 8 | $43,642 ($3,637) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 12 | $43,068 ($3,589) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $23,307 ($1,942) | $39,642 ($3,304) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 12 | $27,000 | $286 | $32,919 ($2,743) | $47,010 ($3,918) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 5 | $45,268 ($3,772) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,059 ($3,255) | $52,080 ($4,340) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | $46,204 ($3,850) | $59,882 ($4,990) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | $40,809 ($3,401) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,436Full time faculty: 66%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $34,372,718 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $41,621,858 (2022)