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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. 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 2007, the school had 725 students enrolled (540 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Thomas University are 40 years old or older.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Southeast Region. Thomas University 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 53 | education courses, middle school teaching, education |
| Business And Management | 28 | business, business and related services, business administration, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | vocational counseling, rehabilitation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 9 | various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology courses |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 89 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 29 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 3 |
In 2007, Thomas University had a total enrollment of 725 students (540 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (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 540 (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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $48,153 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $49,098 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $43,172 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $43,166 | 13 | $44,007 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $34,068 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $46,109 | 25 | $43,410 |
*: 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
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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