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Thomas College was founded as the Keist Business College in 1894. It was renamed Morgan Business College in 1896, and again renamed the Morgan-Thomas Business College in 1911. It was given its current name in 1962. The campus of this non-sectarian, private, coeducational college is located in Waterville, Maine.
Thomas College offers a number of associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs. Students can choose from courses in the fields of accounting, financial analysis, business, communications, computer information systems, criminal justice, early childhood education, general studies, pre-law, sports management, and marketing.
Thomas College fields baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball teams. It is a member of the NCAA Division III.
Thomas College is in Waterville, ME. Waterville is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Thomas College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management, computer science and engineering, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Not all applicants to Thomas College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 520 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 530 in 2007-2008.
Approximately 975 students study at Thomas College (in 2007-2008).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Thomas College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in North Atlantic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Thomas College
180 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901-5097
General Phone: (207) 859-1111
http://www.thomas.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 70 | business management, business, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, human resources |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 25 | criminal justice and safety |
| Education and Teaching | 19 | education, elementary school teaching, computer teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | sports and fitness management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | liberal arts and sciences, political science and government, American government and politics |
| Media | 2 | public relations and advertising, communication and journalism |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 91 | 16 |
| Master's degree | 34 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Thomas College had a total enrollment of 975 students (786 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 99% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 77% |
| New Hampshire | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Thomas College offers campus housing for 422 of its 786 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Waterville, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 691 | 534 | 77% | 218 | 41% |
| Men | 385 | 339 | 88% | 126 | 37% |
| Women | 306 | 195 | 64% | 92 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | not 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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| 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 | $ 19,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,750 |
| Room and board | $ 8,170 |
| Room charge | $ 4,130 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Thomas College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 205200)
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 | 4 | $56,098 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $48,062 | 4 | $46,411 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $42,764 | 4 | $43,820 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $47,709 | 9 | $46,800 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Track | North Atlantic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, Other
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thomas College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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