Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitCollege town
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
Campus Visits
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97%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
688Students
23:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$44,991Earnings 10yr
$19,223Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.1%
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
6600.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
98Average
Estimated from ME state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
165 mi(286 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
344 mi(596 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
423 mi(733 min)