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Thomas University

Overview of Thomas University

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching, family and social work, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.

Thomas University Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Thomas University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

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.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Thomas University

Thomas University
1501 Millpond Rd
Thomasville, GA 31792
http://www.thomasu.edu

Thomas University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching53education courses, middle school teaching, education
Business And Management28business, business and related services, business administration, accounting
Security And Law Enforcement13criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice
Family And Social Work11social work
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy10vocational counseling, rehabilitation
Nursing And Emergency Medicine9various nursing
Therapy And Counseling3psychology courses
Science3biology
Medical Support And Technology2clinical lab tech
Art Studies1visual and performing arts
Liberal Arts1liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, English
Conservation And Resource Management0environmental studies

Number of programs and degrees for Thomas University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree8918
Master's degree293
Associate's degree163

Student Body

In 2007, Thomas University had a total enrollment of 725 students (540 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate82%
Graduate18%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White56%
Black34%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1910%
20-2111%
22-2414%
25-2916%
30-3410%
35-3911%
40-4916%
50-646%

Thomas University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %
Part-Time50 %

Thomas University Room and Board (2007)

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.

Thomas University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Thomas University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1328

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*3$48,153

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*4$49,098
Associate professoracademic year5$43,1722*
Assistant professoracademic year5$43,16613$44,007
Instructoracademic year1*6$34,068
All faculty totalacademic year13$46,10925$43,410

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Thomas University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BaseballIndependent Southeast Region

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total483583
Baseball19019
All Other Sports293564

Thomas University Degree Programs (2007)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, Other

Thomas University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Thomas University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Thomas University % of degrees in education and teaching
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Thomas University Female % of student body
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Thomas University % students on athletic fin. aid
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Thomas University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Thomas University % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Thomas University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Thomas University % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Thomas University % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Thomas University % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Thomas University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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