Thomas University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Thomas University is a private research university in Thomasville, Georgia, enrolling about 998 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 38.30% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,716 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,640
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,499 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 38.30% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 998 57.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.54%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 45.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 20.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 17.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1072
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,085
- Applicants (IPEDS): 526
- Room & Board: $8,140 annual estimate
Thomas University: what the data shows
Common questions about Thomas University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Thomas University?
Thomas University is located in Thomasville, GA (ZIP 31792).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Thomas University public or private?
Thomas University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Thomas University cost?
Published tuition: $11,640.
Average net price after aid: $18,499.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,640 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,546 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,923 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,934 |
| $110,001+ | $20,059 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $46,560.
How hard is it to get into Thomas University?
Admission rate: 38.30%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1072 and midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Thomas University?
Total enrollment: 998 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,085 students.
Graduate enrollment: 449 students.
About 58% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Thomas University?
150%-time completion rate: 27.54%.
First-year retention: 49.2%.
What do graduates of Thomas University earn?
Median earnings: $45,305 six years after entry; $49,716 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,198.
55.35% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Thomas University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (87 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (64 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (60 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (55 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (38 completions)
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling (28 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (26 completions)
- Social Work (19 completions)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other (17 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Thomas University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 38.30%; completion rate 27.54%; median earnings $49,716 at 10 years; net price $18,499. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,640
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Thomas University was $11,640.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,499
2024 Value
In 2024 Thomas University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,499.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$73,996 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,499 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$46,560 4-Year Tuition
$8,140 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,780 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$87,120 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Thomas University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
55.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
82.64% 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 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 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 | $14,740 | $14,740 | $15,327 |
| 2014 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $15,698 |
| 2015 | $16,400 | $16,400 | $16,292 |
| 2016 | $16,940 | $16,940 | $19,062 |
| 2017 | $16,940 | $16,940 | $21,709 |
| 2018 | $16,940 | $16,940 | $20,038 |
| 2019 | $16,940 | $16,940 | $23,105 |
| 2020 | $16,970 | $16,970 | $22,613 |
| 2021 | $11,080 | $11,080 | $22,759 |
| 2022 | $11,080 | $11,080 | $15,981 |
| 2023 | $11,640 | $11,640 | $19,313 |
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
38.30% Acceptance Rate
526 Total Applicants
227 Students Admitted
140 First-Time Students Enrolled
61.67% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1072
ACT Average: 20
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 University reported total enrollment of about 998 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (39.1%), White (34.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (14.1%). About 55.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
57.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Thomas University in 2024 is 998 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,085 students. Graduate enrollment is about 449 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
49.2%
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 Black or African American at 39.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
2.90% 100% Completion Time
27.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 2.90% of students graduating from Thomas University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 20% male / 80% female
- Curriculum and Instruction: 20% male / 80% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 5% male / 95% 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 University.
Return on Investment
$21,198 Median Student Debt
$49,716 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.64% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
571.87% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Thomas University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 87 completions
2. Curriculum and Instruction: 64 completions
3. Elementary Education and Teaching: 60 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 55 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 38 completions
6. Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling: 28 completions
7. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 26 completions
8. Social Work: 19 completions
9. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Thomas University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Thomas University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Thomas University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 17.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,844
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,947
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 University is a private non-profit institution located in Thomasville, GA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Educational Leadership and Administration, General, Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education and Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 998 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (39.1%), White (34.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.1%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 38.30%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1072. The 150%-time completion rate is 27.54%. Approximately 55.35% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Thomasville, GA 31792
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.54% graduation rate at Thomas University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas University located?
Thomas University is located in Thomasville, GA.
What is Thomas University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Thomas University is 38.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 526 applicants and 227 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Thomas University cost?
Reported tuition is $11,640 and average net price is $18,499 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,140 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Thomas University?
Thomas University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,085 students, Black or African American (39.1%), White (34.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Thomas University?
About 45.5% of students at Thomas University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Thomas University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Thomas University reports midpoint SAT about 1072 and midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Thomas University earn?
Median earnings are $45,305 six years after entry and $49,716 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Thomas University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Thomas University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,198.
Is Thomas University public or private?
Thomas University is a private nonprofit institution located in Thomasville, GA.
Is Thomas University an HBCU?
No. Thomas University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Thomas University a tribal college?
No. Thomas 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
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
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.