Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitCollege townGreek life
Known for business — close-knit campus
Thiel College is a private institution in Greenville with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 773 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,714 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,746.
Established
1866
Motto
Lux Mundi, Verbum Dei
Mascot
Tommy Tomcat
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division-III athletics
Campus Visits
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71%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
773Students
12:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$49,714Earnings 10yr
$22,746Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate70.6%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$36,864
Room & Board$14,850
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$51,346
Average Net Price$22,746
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,731
$30–48K$19,783
$48–75K$22,513
$75–110K$24,095
$110K+$26,196
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$22,746
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (49)
Student Body
Undergrads
773
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
Race & Ethnicity
White 80%
Black 11%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate43.5%
Freshman Retention71.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$40,686
8 Years$43,971
10 Years$49,714
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$37,500
Men
$45,300
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
97Average
Estimated from PA state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Pittsburghpop. 300K
70 mi(121 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
291 mi(504 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
336 mi(582 min)