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Thomasville, Georgia 31792

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Thomas University is a private institution in Thomasville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1037, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 813 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

28% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,716 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,313.

Established
1950
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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43%Acceptance
1037SAT Avg
813Students
11:1Student:Faculty
28%Grad Rate
$49,716Earnings 10yr
$19,313Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate43.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1037

Reading & WritingMid: 520
490540
MathMid: 490
480570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1823

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$11,640
Room & Board$8,140
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$26,189
Average Net Price$19,313
Median Debt at Graduation$21,198
Monthly Payment (10yr)$225

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,047
$30–48K$18,397
$48–75K$20,893
$75–110K$20,499

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

44.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-4.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

64%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
813
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35%
Black 35%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate27.8%
Freshman Retention63.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,305
10 Years$49,716

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Night Hawks

Basketball game

History & Fun Facts

  • Ambassador to Japan from 1930 to 1932 and Governor General of the Philippines from 1909 to 1913.
  • The Primitive Baptist Church purchased the property in 1949 and chartered "Birdwood Junior College" in 1950.
  • Classes began in 1954 with nine students, and in 1956, three of these students became the first graduates.
  • In 1976, the Primitive Baptists relinquished control, and the name was changed to "Thomas County Community College".
  • In 1979, the college became non-sectarian, private, and independent.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from GA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
204 mi(354 min)
Tampapop. 390K
218 mi(378 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
221 mi(383 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

JAX Jacksonville137 mi
ATL Atlanta197 mi
TPA Tampa214 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1069 mi · ~30h 53m drive
New York, NY882 mi · ~25h 29m drive
Hartford, CT982 mi · ~28h 22m drive
Providence, RI1031 mi · ~29h 47m drive
Albany, NY992 mi · ~28h 39m drive
Syracuse, NY948 mi · ~27h 23m drive
Rochester, NY921 mi · ~26h 36m drive
Buffalo, NY880 mi · ~25h 25m drive
Philadelphia, PA802 mi · ~23h 10m drive
Pittsburgh, PA701 mi · ~20h 15m drive
Harrisburg, PA764 mi · ~22h 4m drive
Newark, NJ877 mi · ~25h 20m drive
Washington, DC683 mi · ~19h 44m drive
Baltimore, MD718 mi · ~20h 45m drive
Atlanta, GA204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
Charlotte, NC354 mi · ~10h 14m drive
Raleigh, NC461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Miami, FL418 mi · ~12h 5m drive
Orlando, FL221 mi · ~6h 23m drive
Tampa, FL218 mi · ~6h 18m drive
Nashville, TN404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
New Orleans, LA369 mi · ~10h 40m drive
Richmond, VA596 mi · ~17h 13m drive
Chicago, IL791 mi · ~22h 51m drive
Detroit, MI797 mi · ~23h 1m drive
Minneapolis, MN1100 mi · ~31h 47m drive
St. Louis, MO645 mi · ~18h 38m drive
Kansas City, MO829 mi · ~23h 57m drive
Indianapolis, IN631 mi · ~18h 14m drive
Columbus, OH634 mi · ~18h 19m drive
Cleveland, OH749 mi · ~21h 38m drive
Milwaukee, WI872 mi · ~25h 11m drive
Dallas, TX765 mi · ~22h 6m drive
Houston, TX684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Austin, TX820 mi · ~23h 41m drive
San Antonio, TX873 mi · ~25h 13m drive
Los Angeles, CA2002 mi · ~57h 50m drive
San Francisco, CA2231 mi · ~64h 27m drive
San Diego, CA1947 mi · ~56h 15m drive
Seattle, WA2326 mi · ~67h 12m drive
Portland, OR2306 mi · ~66h 37m drive
Denver, CO1332 mi · ~38h 29m drive
Phoenix, AZ1650 mi · ~47h 40m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1700 mi · ~49h 7m drive
Honolulu, HI4554 mi · ~131h 34m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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