Waterville, ME
Thomas College admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 84% to 97% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,081 | 906 | 207 | 84% |
| 2022 | 869 | 845 | 234 | 97% |
| 2023 | 853 | 828 | 194 | 97% |
Fall 2023 applicants
430 of 436 women and 398 of 417 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Thomas College has an acceptance rate of 97% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 828 of 853 applicants.
Less Selective. Thomas College admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
853 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 194 enrolled.
No. Thomas College is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 84% to 97% — it has become less selective.