Thomas More College, a private, 4-year, liberal arts college, is situated in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. The college name is abbreviated as TMC. Founded in 1921 as Villa Madonna College by the Benedictine sisters, the college is located on a 100-acre campus set on beautiful hills, near the Ohio River. TMC offers a variety of study programs and associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The programs of study are in the areas of arts, business administration, information technology, sciences, foreign languages, theology and sociology.
TMC participates in the All-Presidents’ Athletic Conference. The athletic teams of the college, which are nicknamed as the Saints, participate in sports including baseball, cross country, golf, football, volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis. Financial aid is also provided to students at TMC. The Nursing Scholarship, the Leadership Award, the KHEAA Teacher Scholarship, TEACH Grants, work study programs and loans are some of the means in which students can ease their financial burden.
Thomas More College is located in Crestview Hills, KY (a large suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Thomas More College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Thomas More College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in business and management.
Thomas More College does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 590.
Thomas More College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 1,645 enrolled students in 2007.
Full-time students are the norm at Thomas More College. The school offers students meal plans. Thomas More College values student athletics, and belongs to the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Thomas More College
333 Thomas More Parkway
Crestview Hills, KY 41017-3495
General Phone: (859) 341-5800
http://www.thomasmore.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 195 | business, business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, history, Spanish language, political science, economics, international relations, ... |
| Science | 20 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching, education courses, social studies teaching, teacher education and development, middle school teaching, business teaching, art education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 14 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science, web design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 7 | communication studies |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | exercise science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas More College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 243 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 57 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 35 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Thomas More College had a total enrollment of 1,645 students (1,410 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 63% |
| Ohio | 34% |
| Indiana | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Thomas More College offers campus housing for 400 of its 1,410 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Crestview Hills, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky 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 | 995 | 825 | 83% | 271 | 33% |
| Men | 530 | 442 | 83% | 147 | 33% |
| Women | 465 | 383 | 82% | 124 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 36% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| 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 | $ 21,220 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,220 |
| Room and board | $ 6,250 |
| Room charge | $ 2,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,300 |
Financial Aid:
Thomas More College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 200100)
Thomas More College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $56,107 | 7 | $59,492 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $50,474 | 12 | $49,956 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $43,393 | 14 | $41,853 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $51,649 | 33 | $48,541 |
*: 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
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thomas More College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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