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About Thomas College

open access admissionsbusiness and education focusedsmall private collegemasters level programsmaine liberal arts

Thomas College is a private university in Waterville, ME, known for its open access admissions, business and education focused, and small private college. With an acceptance rate of 97%, Thomas College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 234 students each year. Thomas College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Thomas College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,525 per year; the sticker price of $43,888 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Thomas College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Thomas College

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Application Strategy
Thomas College offers a Guaranteed Job Placement program, so when you write about your career goals, be as specific as possible about the profession you are pursuing. Admissions wants to see that you have a clear direction they can actually support with this program.
Test Score Strategy
Since Thomas is test optional and your score is below their typical range, skip submitting it and let your GPA, activities, and career focus carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Thomas College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$12.7k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$11.9k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$16.2k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$18.1k
110k+~$44k/yr$26.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

51%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
26:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
720
Undergrad Enrollment
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