Thomas University

www.thomasu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,800

32.2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,972

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.09%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

28.8%

1,706 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,776

64.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36.4%

64 Graduates

About

Thomas University is a higher education institution located in Thomas County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Post-Masters Certificate concentrations at Thomas University were General Educational Leadership & Administration (71 degrees awarded) and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (0 degrees).

In 2021, 380 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Thomas University. 72.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (130 degrees), 1.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Thomas University is $10,800, which is $−12,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Thomas University is $10,800, which is $−12,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,972.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending Thomas University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Thomas University was $10,800. The cost of tuition at Thomas University is $−12,384 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Thomas University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,972

2021 Value

17.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Thomas University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,972. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Thomas University grew by 17.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Thomas University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,180

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Thomas University was of $6,180 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Thomas University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Thomas University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 19.8% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Thomas University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.09%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Thomas University was 3.09%, which represents 15 out of the 485 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Thomas University received 1,706 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.55% annual growth. Out of those 1,706 applicants, 492 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 28.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,776 students enrolled at Thomas University in 2021. 52% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Thomas University has an overall enrollment yield of 33.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

28.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

492

Accepted Out of 1,706

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Thomas University was 28.8% (492 admissions from 1,706 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 34.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.55%, while admissions declined by −15.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Thomas University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

52%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

52% of enrolled first-time students at Thomas University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Thomas University had a total enrollment of 2,776 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Thomas University is 1,792 students and the part-time enrollment is 984. This means that 64.6% of students enrolled at Thomas University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Thomas University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.3% White, 25.5% Black or African American, 4.54% Hispanic or Latino, 1.87% Asian, 0.432% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.072% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Thomas University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.4%), followed by White Male (15.1%) and Black or African American Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.1%) and White Male (7.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Thomas University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,776 students. The full-time enrollment at Thomas University is 1,792 and the part-time enrollment is 984. This means that 64.6% of students enrolled at Thomas University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Thomas University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 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 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Thomas University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Thomas University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
980 enrolled students
Black or African American
708 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
126 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Thomas University is 35.3% White, 25.5% Black or African American, 4.54% Hispanic or Latino, 1.87% Asian, 0.432% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.072% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 880 students (31.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 170 more women than men received degrees from Thomas University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Thomas University is white (130 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

The most common Post-Masters Certificate concentration at Thomas University is General Educational Leadership & Administration (71 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 (172 degrees awarded), Protective Services (43 degrees), and Biology (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,785,460 people), Registered nurses (1,410,857 people), Physicians (484,429 people), Secondary school teachers (409,610 people), and Education administrators (288,736 people).

The most specialized majors at Thomas University in 2021 are Education (172 degrees awarded), Protective Services (43 degrees), Biology (37 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees), and Health (53 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Podiatrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Thomas University are Education (172 degrees awarded), Protective Services (43 degrees), Biology (37 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees), and Health (53 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,018,748 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,984,098 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (567,527 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (403,634 people), and Offices of physicians (380,466 people).

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 (2021)

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
35 degree-majors awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
22 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Thomas University was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Thomas University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

105

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

275

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas University, which is 0.382 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (275).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Thomas University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas University in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 2.07 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 4.93 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from Thomas University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Thomas University is Female and White (45.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 28.1% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
130 degrees awarded
Black or African American
82 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Thomas University is white (130 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

40% of degree recipients (152 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
85 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
72 degrees awarded
White Male
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Thomas University is white female (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (72 degrees).

Operations

Thomas University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.02M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.29M (46.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Thomas University had a total salary expenditure of 14.4M. Thomas University employs 38 Assistant professors, 30 Instructors and 20 Associate professors. Most academics at Thomas University are Female Assistant professor (26), Female Instructor (18), and Female Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Thomas University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 56 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 34 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Endowment

$7.02M

2021 Endowment

28%

growth from 2020

Thomas University has an endowment valued at about $7.02M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Thomas University grew 28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $43.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Thomas University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.26M - Federal
$41.4k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2021, Thomas University received $6.26M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $41.4k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$7.32M

2021 Salaries

3.32%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Thomas University paid a median of $7.32M in salaries, which represents 50.7% of their overall expenditure ($14.4M) and a 3.32% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.65% decline from 2019 and a 2.53% decline from 2018.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.57M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Thomas University paid a total of $4.57M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $21.9M (62.5%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

56 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Thomas University were Assistant professor with 38 employees, Instructor with 30 employees, and Associate professor with 20 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Thomas University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 56 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Thomas University was Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, Female Instructor with 18 employees, and Female Associate professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Thomas University.