Thomas University

www.thomasu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,400

5.56% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,087

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

43.2%

526 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,583

58.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29%

20 Graduates

About

Thomas University is a higher education institution located in Thomas County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Thomas University were General Educational Leadership & Administration (64 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (62 degrees), and Mental Health Counseling (60 degrees).

In 2023, 540 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Thomas University. 71.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (201 degrees), 1.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (151 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Thomas University is $11,400, which is $−13,175 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Thomas University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 535 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Thomas University is $11,400, which is $13,175 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,087.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Thomas University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Thomas University was $11,400. The cost of tuition at Thomas University is $−13,175 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$19,087

2023 Value

52%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Thomas University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,087. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Thomas University grew by 52%.

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

$8,470

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Thomas University was of $8,470 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Thomas University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.7% with respect to 2022, when 74% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Thomas University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 535 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 526 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 46.9% annual growth. Out of those 526 applicants, 227 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 43.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,583 students enrolled at Thomas University in 2023. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Thomas University has an overall enrollment yield of 61.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

43.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

227

Accepted Out of 526

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Thomas University was 43.2% (227 admissions from 526 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 46.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 46.9%, while admissions grew by 37.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Thomas University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

29% of enrolled first-time students at Thomas University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Thomas University had a total enrollment of 1,583 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Thomas University is 932 students and the part-time enrollment is 651. This means that 58.9% of students enrolled at Thomas University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Thomas University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.7% Black or African American, 35.8% White, 5.12% Hispanic or Latino, 1.52% Asian, 0.632% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.126% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Thomas University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.4%), followed by White Male (18.3%) and Black or African American Male (16.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (29.9%) and Black or African American Male (7.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Thomas University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,583 students. The full-time enrollment at Thomas University is 932 and the part-time enrollment is 651. This means that 58.9% of students enrolled at Thomas University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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%

2023 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 (74%), 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 (2023)

Black or African American
612 enrolled students
White
566 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
81 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Thomas University is 38.7% Black or African American, 35.8% White, 5.12% Hispanic or Latino, 1.52% Asian, 0.632% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.126% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. N/A

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, 286 students (18.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 228 more women than men received degrees from Thomas University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Thomas University is white (201 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (151 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Thomas University is General Educational Leadership & Administration (64 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (62 degrees) and Mental Health Counseling (60 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (237 degrees awarded), Protective Services (79 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (24 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 (1,530,649 people), Registered nurses (1,515,926 people), Secondary school teachers (492,499 people), Education administrators (279,598 people), and Other managers (239,787 people).

The most specialized majors at Thomas University in 2023 are Education (237 degrees awarded), Protective Services (79 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), Health (97 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Thomas University are Education (237 degrees awarded), Protective Services (79 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), Health (97 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (2023)

General Educational Leadership & Administration
64 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
62 degrees awarded
Mental Health Counseling
60 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Thomas University was General Educational Leadership & Administration with 64 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

156

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

384

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 156 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas University, which is 0.406 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (384).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas University in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 1.82 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Thomas University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 4.9 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% of students graduating from Thomas University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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 (58.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Thomas University is Female and White (58.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
201 degrees awarded
Black or African American
151 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Thomas University is white (201 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (151 degrees).

28.9% of degree recipients (156 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
138 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
117 degrees awarded
White Male
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Thomas University is white female (138 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (117 degrees).

Operations

Thomas University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.35M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −84.2k (−1.33%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Thomas University had a total salary expenditure of 17.7M. Thomas University employs 37 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Thomas University are Female Assistant professor (23), Male Assistant professor (14), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Thomas University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 26 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 19 employees.

Endowment

$6.35M

2023 Endowment

4.57%

decline from 2022

Thomas University has an endowment valued at about $6.35M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Thomas University declined 4.57% 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.

Salary Expenditure

$8.67M

2023 Salaries

6.62%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Thomas University paid a median of $8.67M in salaries, which represents 49% of their overall expenditure ($17.7M) and a 6.62% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.32% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$3.37M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Thomas University paid a total of $3.37M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Thomas University were Assistant professor with 37 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Thomas University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Thomas University was Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, Male Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Female Associate professor with 9 employees.

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

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