Thomas College
Waterville, ME
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 682
Graduate Enrollment: 90
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 50% / 50% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.8% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.9% (2000)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 72.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 56.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 41.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 30.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 83.9%
Black: 4.1%
Hispanic: 1.8%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 3.7%
Black: 4.1%
Hispanic: 1.8%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 3.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,520
In-State tuition: $29,152Out-of-State tuition: $29,152
Estimated books and supplies: $800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,736 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $66,695 (2017)
Median Family Income: $51,445 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 20.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 38.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $257 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,631 |
| $30k-48k | $21,645 |
| $48k-75k | $21,467 |
| $75k-110k | $22,133 |
| $110k+ | $26,011 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 44%6-year graduation rate: 51%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 60.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 46.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 47.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,258 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,409 (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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 15 | $46,198 ($3,850) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | $27,000 | $286 | $27,787 ($2,316) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 23 | $27,000 | $257 | $26,829 ($2,236) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,805 ($3,067) | $37,397 ($3,116) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 22 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | $44,798 ($3,733) | $36,020 ($3,002) |
| Master's Degree | Criminology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 44 | $23,707 | $225 | $39,545 ($3,295) | $58,478 ($4,873) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 30 | $233 | $53,570 ($4,464) | $60,790 ($5,066) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | $27,000 | $217 | $41,560 ($3,463) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $64,908Full time faculty: 51%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 19.0
School's endowment start of year: $14,776,610 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $20,020,781 (2022)