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Thomas College

Waterville, Maine 04901-5097

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Small & IntimateRuralPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

Thomas College is a private institution in Waterville with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 688 undergraduates with a 23:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,991 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,223.

Established
1894
Motto
Those we Serve are the Foundation of Our Future
Mascot
Tommy the Terrier
Type
Private college

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97%Acceptance
SAT Avg
688Students
23:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$44,991Earnings 10yr
$19,223Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Thomas College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$30,896
Room & Board$13,678
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$43,757
Average Net Price$19,223
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,911
$30–48K$14,423
$48–75K$16,595
$75–110K$20,590
$110K+$24,441

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,223

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
688
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 6%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.4%
Freshman Retention79.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,495
8 Years$37,492
10 Years$44,991

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,100
Men
$49,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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