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Summary
Thomas College is a private institution that was founded in 1894. It has a rural setting and the campus size is 108 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Thomas College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (North), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $22,770 (2011-12).
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Thomas prepares its students for careers in business, technology, and education and guarantees employment upon graduation. |
General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1894 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Thomas College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early action deadline is December 15. The application fee at Thomas College is $50. It is least selective, with an acceptance rate of 92.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | least selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 92.5% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Thomas College is 18:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 60.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 18:1 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
Thomas College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
Campus Info & Services
Thomas College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Thomas College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Thomas College, 80 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Thomas College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 80% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $22,770 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,170 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
