Thomas College
Location and Contact Information
180 W River RdWaterville, ME 04901-5097
USA
Main Tel: (207) 859-1111
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Thomas College was established in 1894 as a nonsectarian, co-educational institution dedicated to career oriented training. The college specializes in education, business, and technology and offers programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas like accounting, business administration, elementary education, criminal justice, psychology, information technology, and sports management.
Thomas College participates in the NCAA Division III and is also a member of the North Atlantic Conference. The college's athletics teams are nicknamed the Terriers, and compete in over 10 intercollegiate sports, including baseball, men's and women's basketball, softball, golf, men's and women's lacrosse, field hockey, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, and tennis.
The college offers a unique Guaranteed Job Placement Program to its arts and sciences graduates. It also has a comprehensive financial assistance program in place, and apart from participating in state and federal government programs, the college also provides grants and scholarships from its own resources.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of business and management.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 20,440 |
| Room | $ 4,250 |
| Board | $ 4,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid
Thomas College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 98% | $12,199 |
| Institutional Grant | 97% | $8,917 |
| Federal Grant | 52% | $4,926 |
| Pell Grant | 49% | $3,397 |
| Other Federal Grant | 52% | $1,781 |
| State or Local Grant | 42% | $1,588 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 94% | $7,267 |
| Federal Loan | 91% | $5,177 |
| Other Loan | 22% | $9,334 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Thomas College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greensboro College | Greensboro, NC | 1,279 |
| 2 | Nyack College | Nyack, NY | 3,041 |
| 3 | Urbana University | Urbana, OH | 1,354 |
| 4 | Brescia University | Owensboro, KY | 622 |
| 5 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | Athens, TN | 988 |
| 6 | Webber International University | Babson Park, FL | 602 |
| 7 | Thiel College | Greenville, PA | 1,137 |
| 8 | Wilmington College | Wilmington, OH | 1,542 |
| 9 | Tiffin University | Tiffin, OH | 2,674 |
| 10 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | Rocky Mount, NC | 1,506 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 104 | 17 |
| Master | 70 | 3 |
| Associate | 11 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 25 |
Students
Student enrollment was 943 in 2009-2010 (795 full-time equivalent).
About 51% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 49% of the class.
Undergrads are 92% of enrolled students and graduate students are 8%.
Students under 25 years old represent 74% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 80% Women 83% All 82%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 400-500 Math 450-510 Writing 420-480
Room and Board
Thomas College provides on-campus housing for 442 of its 795 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the North Atlantic Conference for major sports.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Thomas College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Computer Teacher Education
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
MEDIA
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology