Thomas University

www.thomasu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $11,400
    2024 Average Net Price
    $17,823
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    38.3%
    517 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,471
    54.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    7.25%
    5 Graduates

    About

    Thomas University is a higher education institution located in Thomas County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Thomas University were Curriculum & Instruction (64 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (54 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (50 degrees).

    In 2024, 500 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Thomas University. 73.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (211 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (164 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Thomas University is $11,400, which is $−12,600 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Thomas University is $11,400, which is $12,600 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,823.

    In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending Thomas University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $11,400
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Thomas University was $11,400. The cost of tuition at Thomas University is $−12,600 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $17,823
    2024 Value
    6.62%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Thomas University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,823. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Thomas University grew by 6.62%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,020
    Room and Board
    $2,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Thomas University was of $9,020 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.49% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    90%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    83%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    90% of undergraduate students at Thomas University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 18.4% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Thomas University received 517 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.71% annual growth. Out of those 517 applicants, 198 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 38.3% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,471 students enrolled at Thomas University in 2024. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Thomas University has an overall enrollment yield of 70.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    38.3%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    198
    Accepted Out of 517

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Thomas University was 38.3% (198 admissions from 517 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 43.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 1.71%, while admissions declined by 12.8%.

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    SAT Scores

    26%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    37
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    26% of enrolled first-time students at Thomas University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Thomas University had a total enrollment of 1,471 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Thomas University is 803 students and the part-time enrollment is 668. This means that 54.6% of students enrolled at Thomas University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Thomas University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.5% Black or African American, 34.3% White, 4.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.63% Asian, 1.22% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.068% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Thomas University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.8%) and Black or African American Female (17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (31.8%), followed by White Female (31.6%) and Black or African American Male (9.69%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    54.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Thomas University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,471 students. The full-time enrollment at Thomas University is 803 and the part-time enrollment is 668. This means that 54.6% of students enrolled at Thomas University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    49%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Thomas University was 49%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Thomas University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      625 enrolled students
    2. White
      504 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      67 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Thomas University is 42.5% Black or African American, 34.3% White, 4.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.63% Asian, 1.22% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.068% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 193 students (13.1%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 238 more women than men received degrees from Thomas University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Thomas University is white (211 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (164 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Thomas University is Curriculum & Instruction (64 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (54 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (50 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Thomas University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (239 degrees awarded), Protective Services (56 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Thomas University are Registered nurses (1,569,424 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,563,431 people), Secondary school teachers (506,455 people), Education administrators (291,557 people), and Other managers (252,364 people).

    The most specialized majors at Thomas University in 2024 are Education (239 degrees awarded), Protective Services (56 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), and Health (93 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Thomas University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Thomas University are Education (239 degrees awarded), Protective Services (56 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), and Health (93 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Thomas University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,048,777 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,832,853 people), Outpatient care centers (424,568 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (419,555 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (415,922 people).

    The most specialized majors at Thomas University are Education (239 degrees awarded), Protective Services (56 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), and Health (93 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Thomas University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
      24 degrees awarded
    2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Thomas University was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 24 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    131
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    369
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas University, which is 0.355 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (369).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas University in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 1.89 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 4.12 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    26%
    100% Completion Time
    35%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 26% of students graduating from Thomas University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      211 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      164 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      32 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Thomas University is white (211 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (164 degrees).

    17% of degree recipients (85 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      163 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      145 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      138 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Thomas University is white female (163 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (145 degrees).

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    Operations

    Thomas University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.22M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 988k (13.7%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Thomas University had a total salary expenditure of 20.8M. Thomas University employs 26 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Thomas University are Female Assistant professor (17), Male Assistant professor (9), and Female Professor (7).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Thomas University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 21 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 14 employees.

    Endowment

    $7.22M
    2024 Endowment
    13.7%
    growth from 2023

    Thomas University has an endowment valued at about $7.22M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Thomas University grew 13.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $9.96M
    2024 Salaries
    14.8%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Thomas University paid a median of $9.96M in salaries, which represents 47.9% of their overall expenditure ($20.8M) and a 14.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.62% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 11.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.68M
    Instructional Salaries
    51
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Thomas University paid a total of $2.68M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Thomas University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 14 employees.

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