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The campus of Thomas University is in Thomasville, Georgia, 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 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. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Thomas University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 772 students enrolled (637 full-time equivalent).
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
http://www.thomasu.edu
Thomas University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 36 | education courses, middle school teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 31 | corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | vocational counseling, rehabilitation |
| Business And Management | 22 | business, business and related services, accounting, business administration |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 12 | various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology courses |
| Art Studies | 3 | visual and performing arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 136 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 29 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 3 |
In 2005, Thomas University had a total enrollment of 772 students (637 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 60% |
| Foreign countries | 24% |
| Florida | 16% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
Thomas University offers campus housing for 64 of its 637 (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 | $ 10,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,570 |
| Room and board | $ 4,900 |
| Room charge | $ 2,500 |
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $47,500 | 5 | $48,180 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $44,057 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $40,157 | 15 | $40,093 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $43,306 | 23 | $43,113 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Independent Southeast Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 40 | 102 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 40 | 79 |
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
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/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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 campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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