Thomas at a Glance
- Established in 1894.
- Located in Waterville, Maine, 90 minutes north of Portland, 60 minutes south of Bangor, and 3.5 hours north of Boston.
- Our residential campus is made up of 120 acres.
- President Laurie Lachance is the College’s fifth president, first female president, and a graduate of Thomas’s MBA program.
- Thomas College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Academics
- Degrees conferred: Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts
- Thomas offers more than 60 degree programs for undergraduate and graduate students across nearly 20 areas of study, all focused on quality job placement and lifelong success.
- Average class size is 17 students, based on 100-level courses.
- The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
- Students can participate in internships and study abroad in all majors.
Our Students
As of Fall 2022:
- Approximately 800 undergraduate and graduate students
- 47% men, 53% women
- 80% from Maine
- 48% first-generation to attend college
- 14% students of color
- 23 states and 13 countries represented
- 66% residents, 34% commuters
Retention & Graduation Rates
As of Fall 2022:
- Retention: 77% of entering students continue with Thomas College in their second year.
- Graduation: 51% of entering students earn their degrees at Thomas College.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Eligible students can receive financial assistance through any combination of Thomas College scholarships, need-based financial aid, outside scholarships (including private foundations and veteran's programs), student loans, and work study.
Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Programs for 2023-2024
- Tuition And Fees: $30,896
- Housing and Food: $13,678
- Total Cost: $44,574
Financial Aid for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
- Students who applied for financial assistance and received an award: 98%
- Students who applied for financial assistance and received FAFSA assistance: 95%
- Total assistance offered by Thomas College: $13.6 Million
- Average financial aid award package for first-year students: $33,342
- Students eligible for Federal Pell Grants: 42%
- Minimum GPA to activate Thomas College's locked-in tuition guarantee: 3.8
Guaranteed Job Program and Placement Rates
As of Fall 2022:
- 98% of Thomas graduates have a job, enroll in graduate school, or join the military within 6 months.
- Nearly 70% of students participate in one or more internships
- Thomas guarantees job placement for students who maintain a 3.0-grade point average, participate in an internship, and work with career services.
Admissions
- Thomas College admits students on a rolling basis and encourages applicants to submit their materials in the fall or winter. The priority deadline for admission is March 15.
- Admission decisions typically take one week once all required materials are submitted.
Entering Class Profile for Fall 2022:
- 257 degree-seeking entering students
- Average GPA: 3.4
- 44% male, 56% female
- 77% from Maine
- 46% first generation to college
- 15% students of color
- 14 states and 11 countries represented
- 86% residents, 14% commuters
Campus Life
- Typically, about 85% of first-year students live on campus. Thomas College students have on-campus housing options including community living, hotel-style housing, suite-style housing, or townhouses.
- There are about 30 student organizations, and students can participate in a range of programming, recreational activities, and intramural sports.
Athletics
- The Thomas College Terriers are an NCAA Division III school in the North Atlantic Conference with schools all over New England.
- Thomas offers varsity athletic programs for men's baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track & field, lacrosse, outdoor track & field, soccer, and tennis, and we have women’s basketball, cross country, field hockey, indoor track & field, lacrosse, outdoor track & field, soccer, softball, and tennis. We also have a club team for ice hockey and a varsity esports program.
- Typically, about 45% of students are student-athletes.
- As of Fall 2022, the Terriers have won 19 conference championships and competed in 129 conference tournaments.