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Thomas University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 134
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 29%
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Thomasville, Georgia, Thomas University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Thomas University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Thomas University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Thomas University is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Thomas University is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Thomas University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

28.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,080

Cost of attendance at Thomas University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,080

Cost of attendance at Thomas University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 39 of freshman students at Thomas University received on average $3,219 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,219
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 28 38% $3,298 $92,342
Other Federal Grant 29 39% $3,219 $93,342
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 29 39% $3,219 $93,342

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Thomas University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Thomas University students is 47.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.1%.

47.9%

  • African American 26.7% 4 students
  • white 57.1% 20 students
  • unknown 54.2% 13 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 4 students
  • International Students 50.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball The Sun Conference
  • Basketball The Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Thomas University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Thomas University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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