Thomas College

Thomas College

180 W River Rd - Waterville, ME 04901
New England Region
Small Town Campus Setting
Small Size
1,581 Undergrad Enrollment
23:1 Student:Faculty
Master’s Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
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Thomas College
180 W River Rd - Waterville, ME 04901
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At Thomas College (Waterville, Maine), we've built our entire curriculum to get you employed when you graduate. Not merely employed - but starting a career that puts your passions and talents to work in your field of study. We're so confident our career-oriented programs will help you land your first job, we guarantee you'll have a job within six months of graduation.

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a computer whiz, a future accountant or a sports fanatic, Thomas has a program of study that will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to succeed. From the start, students receive the personal attention that builds a strong foundation for your future. Career Services is a lifetime benefit available to Thomas students and alumni whenever needed.

Located on 120 acres of woods and fields along the historic Kennebec River, Thomas is a highly residential campus. Student can play 13 NCAA Division 3 sports or intramurals - or join more than 40 clubs and organizations.

From internships to networking opportunities to our Guaranteed Job Program, Thomas offers you the expertise and support to have the career you're dreaming of. Go beyond education and take advantage of all that Thomas College has to offer.

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Neighborhood

Thomas College's Waterville campus sits along the Kennebec River in a charming Maine town with easy access to local dining and shopping within walking distance or a short drive. The area offers a quintessential New England college town atmosphere with a mix of independent businesses, cafes, and restaurants that cater to student life. Students enjoy the balance of a tight-knit community feel while being close enough to larger cities like Portland and Augusta for weekend trips and additional entertainment options.
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Minimal Biking
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Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$992/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 853 48 % 51 % -
Number admitted 828 48 % 51 % 1 %
Number enrolled 194 50 % 49 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management
Project Management
Business/Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance
Hospitality Administration/Management
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Digital Marketing
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Education
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Computer Teacher Education
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Homeland Security
Forensic Science and Technology
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Criminology
American Government and Politics (United States)
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting —
Accounting and Business/Management — —
Accounting and Finance — —
Business Administration and Management
Project Management — —
Business/Commerce — —
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies — —
Finance — —
Hospitality Administration/Management — —
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration —
International Business/Trade/Commerce — —
Digital Marketing — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication — —
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences — —
Computer Science — —
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance —
Education Education — —
Educational Leadership and Administration — —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — —
Computer Teacher Education —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Corrections — —
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration — —
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies — —
Homeland Security — —
Forensic Science and Technology — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — —
Mathematics and Statistics Applied Mathematics — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services — —
Environmental Studies — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — —
Psychology Forensic Psychology — —
Psychology — —
Social Sciences Criminology — —
American Government and Politics (United States) — —

Athletics

NCAA Division III without football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Other Sports
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country

Mission Statement

Thomas College prepares students for success in their personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities.