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Thiel College was founded in 1866 by German Lutheran pioneers. This private college was initially located in Monaca, Pennsylvania. It currently occupies 135-acre campus in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Thiel College's recent enrollments have more than 1,000 students every year. Approximately five-percent of the student body comprises international students.
Thiel College offers a large number of associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in the fields of arts and science. Students can choose from over 60 majors and areas of study. Several writing intensive courses are also available.
The athletics department of Thiel College sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track and field, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. Known as the Tomcats, the teams compete in the NCAA Division III level.
Greenville, PA is home to Thiel College. Greenville is a town not far from a more urbanized area. Students select the school partly because it is a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Thiel College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students at Thiel College can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics and business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 540.
Thiel College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,219 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Thiel College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Thiel College values student athletics, and belongs to the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Thiel College
75 College Ave
Greenville, PA 16125-2181
General Phone: (724) 589-2000
http://www.thiel.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 49 | business management, accounting, business communications, MIS, electronic commerce, actuarial science, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 34 | English, history, political science, sociology, general studies |
| Education And Teaching | 24 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, history teaching |
| Science | 19 | biology, conservation biology, chemistry, physics, chemistry courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 9 | communication studies, media studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | religion, philosophy, religious education |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science, web design |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 0 | neuroscience |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 0 | funeral and mortuary |
Number of programs and degrees for Thiel College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 182 | 36 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Thiel College had a total enrollment of 1,219 students (1,179 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 27% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
Thiel College offers campus housing for 1,170 of its 1,179 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Greenville, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,439 | 1,025 | 71% | 317 | 31% |
| Men | 840 | 578 | 69% | 176 | 30% |
| Women | 599 | 447 | 75% | 141 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 51% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,406 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,406 |
| Room and board | $ 8,192 |
| Room charge | $ 4,160 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,032 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Thiel College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 337600)
Thiel College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $62,803 | 11 | $60,333 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $50,736 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $46,284 | 5 | $43,264 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $37,016 | 5 | $35,999 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $53,310 | 24 | $50,989 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Track | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Conservation Biology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thiel College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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