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Thomas More University

Thomas More

Crestview Hills, Kentucky 41017-3495

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitSuburbanGreek life

Known for business — close-knit campus

Thomas More University is a private institution in Crestview Hills with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1140, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,384 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,701.

Established
1921
Mascot
Tommy Mo
Type
Private university
Conference
Mid-South Conference of the NAIA
Division
Division II

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97%Acceptance
1140SAT Avg
1,305Students
14:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$59,384Earnings 10yr
$20,701Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1140

Reading & Writing
510590
Math
490560

ACT Score Range

Composite
2027

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,400
Room & Board$9,530
Books & Supplies$500
Total Cost of Attendance$46,342
Average Net Price$20,701
Median Debt at Graduation$26,236
Monthly Payment (10yr)$278

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,407
$30–48K$15,773
$48–75K$19,388
$75–110K$21,643
$110K+$23,299

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

40.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,376

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (67)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

67%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,305
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 9%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.1%
Freshman Retention67.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,148
10 Years$59,384

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The Benedictine Sisters of Covington, Kentucky, founded Villa Madonna College in 1921 to train Catholic school teachers and to provide college education for young women.
  • The college was chartered by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1923.
  • Villa Madonna graduated its first students in 1929 and became the official college of the Diocese of Covington that same year.
  • The school year 1942–1943 closed with commencement exercises on June 4 with ten graduates.
  • The number of graduates of the college including the 1943 class was 152.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from KY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
99 mi(172 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
106 mi(184 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
229 mi(397 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati6 mi
IND Indianapolis104 mi
CMH Columbus112 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA743 mi · ~21h 28m drive
New York, NY572 mi · ~16h 31m drive
Hartford, CT653 mi · ~18h 52m drive
Providence, RI718 mi · ~20h 45m drive
Albany, NY618 mi · ~17h 51m drive
Syracuse, NY519 mi · ~15h drive
Rochester, NY461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Buffalo, NY399 mi · ~11h 32m drive
Philadelphia, PA505 mi · ~14h 35m drive
Pittsburgh, PA262 mi · ~7h 34m drive
Harrisburg, PA418 mi · ~12h 5m drive
Newark, NJ563 mi · ~16h 16m drive
Washington, DC405 mi · ~11h 42m drive
Baltimore, MD427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Atlanta, GA365 mi · ~10h 33m drive
Charlotte, NC333 mi · ~9h 37m drive
Raleigh, NC395 mi · ~11h 25m drive
Miami, FL951 mi · ~27h 28m drive
Orlando, FL747 mi · ~21h 35m drive
Tampa, FL775 mi · ~22h 23m drive
Nashville, TN232 mi · ~6h 42m drive
New Orleans, LA700 mi · ~20h 13m drive
Richmond, VA400 mi · ~11h 33m drive
Chicago, IL255 mi · ~7h 22m drive
Detroit, MI242 mi · ~6h 59m drive
Minneapolis, MN607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
St. Louis, MO304 mi · ~8h 47m drive
Kansas City, MO537 mi · ~15h 31m drive
Indianapolis, IN99 mi · ~2h 52m drive
Columbus, OH106 mi · ~3h 4m drive
Cleveland, OH229 mi · ~6h 37m drive
Milwaukee, WI327 mi · ~9h 27m drive
Dallas, TX808 mi · ~23h 21m drive
Houston, TX887 mi · ~25h 37m drive
Austin, TX961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
San Antonio, TX1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive
Los Angeles, CA1890 mi · ~54h 36m drive
San Francisco, CA2037 mi · ~58h 51m drive
San Diego, CA1865 mi · ~53h 53m drive
Seattle, WA1967 mi · ~56h 49m drive
Portland, OR1980 mi · ~57h 12m drive
Denver, CO1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive
Phoenix, AZ1574 mi · ~45h 28m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1448 mi · ~41h 50m drive
Honolulu, HI4428 mi · ~127h 55m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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