Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
97.07%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Thomas College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 97.07%. This means approximately 971 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 688 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
97.07%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $30,896 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,896 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $43,757 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $19,223 | State avg: $18,022. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 15.34% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 33.95% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Thomas College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$30,896
Room and board
$13,678
Books and supplies
$800
Other expenses
$2,900
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$43,757
Average net price
$19,223
Average aid coverage
56%
$24,534 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Thomas College pays approximately $19,223 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Maine average of $18,022 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Thomas College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Maine and national averages.
Thomas College net price
$19,223
Maine average
$18,022
National average
$17,506
Thomas College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $30,896 and average net price at $19,223. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$30,896
Current net price
$19,223
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
51.36%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$44,991
Undergraduates
688
10-Year Median Earnings - Thomas College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Thomas College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Thomas College?
Undergraduates
688
Completion rate
51.36%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
15.34%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
33.95%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 15.34% of Thomas College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 33.95% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Thomas College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Thomas College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Thomas College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Thomas College is listed at 180 W River Rd, Waterville, ME 04901-5097. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Thomas College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas College | 97.07% | $30,896 | $19,223 | $44,991 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 61.40% | $30,226 | $21,185 | $89,964 |
| Bowdoin College | 8.02% | $64,910 | $20,786 | $82,735 |
| Colby College | 6.83% | $66,600 | $23,939 | $80,490 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | 33.33% | $17,827 | $20,438 | $79,840 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Waterville schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Waterville.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas College's acceptance rate?
Thomas College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 97.07%.
How much is Thomas College tuition?
Thomas College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $30,896.
What is Thomas College's average net price?
Thomas College's average net price in the local dataset is $19,223.
What does Thomas College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $14,911 for Thomas College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Thomas College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,991 for Thomas College.
Is Thomas College accredited?
Thomas College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Thomas College?
The local dataset lists 688 undergraduate students at Thomas College.
What percentage of Thomas College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Thomas College in the local dataset is 15.34%.
What is the federal loan rate at Thomas College?
The federal loan rate for Thomas College in the local dataset is 33.95%.
Where should I verify Thomas College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Thomas College or the latest official federal education data.