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Thomas University was founded in 1950 by the Primitive Baptist Church. It was originally known as the Birdwood Junior College. The Primitive Baptists relinquished their control over the institute in 1976, following which it was renamed Thomas County Community College. It became Thomas College in 1986, and was finally christened Thomas University in January, 2000. The university's campus is located in Thomasville, Georgia.
Thomas University awards associate's, bachelor's, as well as master's degrees. Courses are available in education, health and human services, business, and criminal justice, among others. Continuing education opportunities are also provided by the university.
The athletics teams of Thomas University, which are known as the Night Hawks, participate in baseball, softball, soccer, and golf. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Region 14, and its softball team won the NAIA championship in 2004.
The campus of Thomas University is in Thomasville, GA, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Thomas University include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching, family and social work, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes Thomas University an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007-2008, Thomas University had 725 students enrolled (630 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Thomas University values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Southeast Region. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Thomas University
1501 Millpond Rd
Thomasville, GA 31792
General Phone: (229) 226-1621
http://www.thomasu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 30 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, education, education courses |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 11 | vocational counseling, rehabilitation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 10 | various nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, English |
| Business and Management | 9 | business and related services, business, business administration, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4 | psychology courses |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 79 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Thomas University had a total enrollment of 725 students (630 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Thomas University offers campus housing for 64 of its 630 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Thomasville, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,564 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,564 |
| Room and board | $ 5,566 |
| Room charge | $ 2,766 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,900 |
Financial Aid:
Thomas University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 155500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $51,993 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $51,993 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $53,488 | 3 | $53,316 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $51,252 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $45,475 | 13 | $47,198 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $41,530 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $47,788 | 24 | $47,380 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Independent Southeast Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 35 | 83 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 35 | 64 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thomas University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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