Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Acceptance Rate &
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is a private university in Merrimack, New Hampshire, enrolling about 97 students. Thomas More College of Liberal Arts awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $30,400 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,565 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $30,400
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,489 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 97 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 40.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 99
- Room & Board: $11,000 annual estimate
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts: what the data shows
Common questions about Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts?
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is located in Merrimack, NH (ZIP 03054).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts public or private?
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Thomas More College of Liberal Arts cost?
Published tuition: $30,400.
Average net price after aid: $18,489.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,433 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,637 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,819 |
| $110,001+ | $23,826 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $121,600.
How big is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts?
Total enrollment: 97 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 99 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts?
150%-time completion rate: 62.50%.
First-year retention: 88.0%.
What do graduates of Thomas More College of Liberal Arts earn?
Median earnings: $40,173 six years after entry; $53,565 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
44.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 62.50%; median earnings $53,565 at 10 years; net price $18,489. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$30,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts was $30,400.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,489
2024 Value
In 2024 Thomas More College of Liberal Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,489.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$73,956 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,489 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$121,600 4-Year Tuition
$11,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$42,000 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$168,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Thomas More College of Liberal Arts.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
82.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $19,800 | $19,800 | $18,882 |
| 2014 | $20,400 | $20,400 | $13,384 |
| 2015 | $20,400 | $20,400 | $16,387 |
| 2016 | $20,400 | $20,400 | $20,708 |
| 2017 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $16,900 |
| 2018 | $21,600 | $21,600 | $16,226 |
| 2019 | $21,600 | $21,600 | $17,143 |
| 2020 | $24,600 | $24,600 | $12,915 |
| 2021 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $15,746 |
| 2022 | $28,000 | $28,000 | $15,273 |
| 2023 | $29,300 | $29,300 | $21,511 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts reported total enrollment of about 97 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%). About 44.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in 2024 is 97 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 99 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 77.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.00% 100% Completion Time
62.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.00% of students graduating from Thomas More College of Liberal Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 38% male / 62% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Thomas More College of Liberal Arts.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$53,565 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.67% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
624.28% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Thomas More College of Liberal Arts.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 21 completions
Most popular programs at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Thomas More College of Liberal Arts graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Thomas More College of Liberal Arts from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,762
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,139
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is a private non-profit institution located in Merrimack, NH, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. Enrollment is approximately 97 students. Student body composition includes White (77.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.3%), Hispanic or Latino (5.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 62.50%. Approximately 44.55% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Merrimack, NH 03054
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts located?
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is located in Merrimack, NH.
How much does Thomas More College of Liberal Arts cost?
Reported tuition is $30,400 and average net price is $18,489 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts?
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts reports undergraduate enrollment of about 99 students, White (77.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Thomas More College of Liberal Arts earn?
Median earnings are $40,173 six years after entry and $53,565 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Thomas More College of Liberal Arts students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts public or private?
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is a private nonprofit institution located in Merrimack, NH.
Is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts an HBCU?
No. Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts a tribal college?
No. Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Thomas More College of Liberal Arts does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.1%).
Is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Thomas More College of Liberal Arts: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New Hampshire college costs
- New Hampshire colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Hampshire
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.