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Thomas College

#1367 in US ranking Waterville, ME
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$48,823
Tuition & fees
$32,654
Avg. aid
$25,253
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$47,447
1 yr after graduation

What does Thomas College offer in terms of athletics?

Thomas College competes in NCAA Division III athletics in the North Atlantic Conference. The Thomas Terriers offer varsity opportunities in sports that include basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, field hockey, lacrosse, and other seasonal events. Applicants should use the current athletics roster to confirm a particular team, since offerings can change.

Varsity participation involves team selection and a substantial practice and travel commitment; it is different from joining a recreational or club activity. NCAA Division III institutions do not award athletic scholarships, although an athlete may qualify for academic or need-based aid under the same applicable policies as other students. Students interested in competing should discuss both recruitment and their intended academic schedule with the relevant coach.

What student groups and Associations are available at Thomas College?

Student organizations give Thomas College students ways to meet peers outside class and varsity athletics. Reported examples include a Gaming Club, Music Club, Education Club, Phi Beta Lambda, and Otherwise.

These examples span recreation, academic interests, and professional development, but a listed club's activity level can vary by year. Students looking for a particular group should check the current student-activities directory or ask about its recent meetings. A student organization is also distinct from a college service: career counseling, for example, does not require membership in a business club.

Who studies at Thomas College?

Thomas College reported 1,635 enrolled students, making it a relatively small institution by total enrollment. Its reported first-time, degree-seeking incoming group numbered 151 students.

In the reported geographic breakdown, roughly two-thirds of students were Maine residents, about three in ten came from other U.S. states, and a smaller share came from abroad. The first-year entering group included 86 men and 65 women. Those figures describe particular reported populations and should not be read as a complete demographic profile of every classroom or program.

Thomas also enrolls transfer students and offers graduate study, so an applicant's peers may differ by course level and format. Prospective adult learners should examine the schedule and delivery method of their intended program rather than infer from total enrollment how many classmates will share their circumstances.

How does student life look like at Thomas College?

Student life at Thomas College combines a residential campus experience with activities for students whose time on campus may be shaped by commuting, jobs, or athletics. The college reports that 64% of students live on campus, making residence-hall programming an important part of its social calendar without representing every student's experience.

Welcome activities can help new students find services and meet classmates. The college also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Students deciding whether the daily experience fits them should look beyond an events calendar to practical questions: when support offices are open, where students gather between classes, and whether activities are accessible around their course and work schedules.

What libraries are available to students at Thomas College?

Marriner Library is Thomas College's main campus library. Students can use it for study and academic research, and reported features include reservable study rooms and access to study areas during extended hours.

For a substantial assignment, the library's value extends beyond a place to sit: students should check its catalog and digital research tools for material in their field and ask library staff for help finding and evaluating sources. Hours for staffed services and study spaces need not be identical, so students planning late-night work should check the current library schedule.

Thomas College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1635

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

151

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA, NAIA

Total staff

39 full time, 38 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Thomas College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,526
Graduate: 109

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 701
Part-time: 934

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 65
Men: 86

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 11
Black or African American: 27
White: 441
American Indian or Alaska Native: 3
Asian: 6
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 18
Unknown: 94

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Thomas College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA
  • Member of NAIA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

BothBoth–

Cross-country running

Both––

Field hockey

Women––

Golf

Men––

Ice hockey

Men––

Lacrosse

Both––

Soccer

BothBoth–

Softball

WomenBoth–

Tennis

Both––

Track and field

Both––

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

–Both–

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.