Thomas University
Location and Contact Information
1501 Millpond RdThomasville, GA 31792
USA
Main Tel: (229) 226-1621
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Thomas University, TU, was established in 1950. This private, coeducational, non-sectarian university is situated in Thomasville, Georgia and offers undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs of study. Courses are available in business administration, education, counseling, and nursing, among others. The university also provides adult education courses, and online learning opportunities.
Students of Thomas University are involved in a variety of clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Association of Social Workers, the Baptist Student Union, Delta Club, TU Student Counseling Association, Thomas University Business Association, Professional Management Association, and the Geology Science Club. TU also sponsors athletics teams in baseball, softball, soccer, and golf. The teams are nicknamed the Night Hawks.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, nutrition and exercise therapy, family and social work, education and teaching, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, General.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,894 |
| Room and board | $ 5,698 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other | $ 3,900 |
Financial Aid
Thomas University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 100% | $6,228 |
| Institutional Grant | 68% | $4,160 |
| Federal Grant | 56% | $3,896 |
| Pell Grant | 56% | $3,409 |
| Other Federal Grant | 32% | $853 |
| State or Local Grant | 56% | $2,174 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 82% | $5,959 |
| Federal Loan | 82% | $5,959 |
| Other Loan |
(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 University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huston-Tillotson University | Austin, TX | 785 |
| 2 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk, NC | 948 |
| 3 | Wiley College | Marshall, TX | 967 |
| 4 | Le Moyne-Owen College | Memphis, TN | 693 |
| 5 | Dawson Community College | Glendive, MT | 414 |
| 6 | Valley Forge Military College | Wayne, PA | |
| 7 | Hannibal-Lagrange College | Hannibal, MO | 1,099 |
| 8 | Paine College | Augusta, GA | 863 |
| 9 | Ancilla College | Donaldson, IN | 495 |
| 10 | Southwestern Oregon Community College | Coos Bay, OR | 2,517 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 114 | 15 |
| Associate | 32 | 2 |
| Master | 28 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 44 |
Students
Student enrollment was 900 in 2009-2010 (734 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 81% of enrolled students and graduate students are 19%.
Students under 25 years old represent 39% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Thomas University provides on-campus housing for 64 of its 734 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
The school is in the Independent Southeast Region for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 48 male students received the aid (men were 58% of those receiving aid) and 35 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 42% of students receiving such aid) .
Graduate School Focus
Thomas University 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 (Fields Other Than Education And Business).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Psychology