Thomas More University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Thomas More University is a private research university in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, enrolling about 1,293 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 90.35% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,384 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $39,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,835 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 90.35% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,293 93.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 36.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 16.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 51.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1180
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,444
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,030
- Room & Board: $9,900 annual estimate
Thomas More University: what the data shows
Common questions about Thomas More University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Thomas More University?
Thomas More University is located in Crestview Hills, KY (ZIP 41017-3495).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Thomas More University public or private?
Thomas More University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Thomas More University cost?
Published tuition: $39,800.
Average net price after aid: $21,835.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,841 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,955 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,429 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,815 |
| $110,001+ | $25,267 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $159,200.
How hard is it to get into Thomas More University?
Admission rate: 90.35%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1180.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Thomas More University?
Total enrollment: 1,293 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,444 students.
Graduate enrollment: 224 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Thomas More University?
150%-time completion rate: 40.50%.
First-year retention: 66.8%.
What do graduates of Thomas More University earn?
Median earnings: $47,148 six years after entry; $59,384 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,236.
23.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Thomas More University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (68 completions)
- Management Science (28 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (26 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (26 completions)
- Psychology, General (22 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (14 completions)
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching (13 completions)
- Accounting (12 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (11 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Thomas More University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 90.35%; completion rate 40.50%; median earnings $59,384 at 10 years; net price $21,835. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$39,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Thomas More University was $39,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,835
2024 Value
In 2024 Thomas More University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,835.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,340 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,835 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$159,200 4-Year Tuition
$9,900 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$50,800 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$203,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Thomas More University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.13% 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 University 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 University 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 | $27,345 | $27,345 | $19,036 |
| 2014 | $28,743 | $28,743 | $19,664 |
| 2015 | $29,153 | $29,153 | $18,750 |
| 2016 | $29,450 | $29,450 | $18,816 |
| 2017 | $30,270 | $30,270 | $18,706 |
| 2018 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $17,828 |
| 2019 | $32,090 | $32,090 | $19,161 |
| 2020 | $33,420 | $33,420 | $20,371 |
| 2021 | $34,760 | $34,760 | $19,025 |
| 2022 | $35,810 | $35,810 | $17,801 |
| 2023 | $38,400 | $38,400 | $20,701 |
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
90.35% Acceptance Rate
3,030 Total Applicants
2,940 Students Admitted
396 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.47% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1180
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Thomas More University reported total enrollment of about 1,293 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.4%), Black or African American (8.8%), and Non-Resident Alien (6.2%). About 23.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Thomas More University in 2024 is 1,293 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,444 students. Graduate enrollment is about 224 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.8%
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 73.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.75% 100% Completion Time
40.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.75% of students graduating from Thomas More University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 65% male / 35% female
- Management Science: 46% male / 54% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 69% male / 31% 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 University.
Return on Investment
$26,236 Median Student Debt
$59,384 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.18% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
579.92% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Thomas More University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 68 completions
2. Management Science: 28 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 26 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26 completions
5. Psychology, General: 22 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 14 completions
7. Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching: 13 completions
8. Accounting: 12 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Thomas More University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Thomas More University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Thomas More University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 51.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,727
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,094
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 University is a private non-profit institution located in Crestview Hills, KY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Management Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,293 students. Student body composition includes White (73.4%), Black or African American (8.8%), Non-Resident Alien (6.2%). The admission rate is 90.35%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1180. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.50%. Approximately 23.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Crestview Hills, KY 41017-3495
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Thomas More University 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 University located?
Thomas More University is located in Crestview Hills, KY.
What is Thomas More University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Thomas More University is 90.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,030 applicants and 2,940 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Thomas More University cost?
Reported tuition is $39,800 and average net price is $21,835 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,900 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Thomas More University?
Thomas More University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,444 students, White (73.4%), Black or African American (8.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Thomas More University?
About 36.8% of students at Thomas More University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Thomas More University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Thomas More University reports midpoint SAT about 1180.
What do graduates of Thomas More University earn?
Median earnings are $47,148 six years after entry and $59,384 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Thomas More University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Thomas More University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,236.
Is Thomas More University public or private?
Thomas More University is a private nonprofit institution located in Crestview Hills, KY.
Is Thomas More University an HBCU?
No. Thomas More University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Thomas More University a tribal college?
No. Thomas More University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
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.