Published cost of attendance is $47,198. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,655, middle-income families pay around $16,227, higher-income families pay approximately $26,770.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $47,198 |
| Tuition and Fees | $31,824 |
| Room and Board | $14,090 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$28,313 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,885 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,655 |
| $30–48k | $11,904 |
| $48–75k | $16,227 |
| $75–110k | $18,145 |
| $110k+ | $26,770 |
Published cost of attendance is $47,198. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,655, middle-income families pay around $16,227, higher-income families pay approximately $26,770. Azimuth ranks Thomas College #600 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 57.9 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,109. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,264, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Thomas College earn median 4-year earnings of $54,264, placing Thomas College in the 13.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,471 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Thomas College in the 68.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Thomas College #942 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Thomas College's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 33 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $52,490, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Criminal Justice program graduates 26 students earning median 4-year earnings of $54,649, also outperforming its benchmark at 1.0x. Teacher Education and Psychology, General round out the top programs, with 25 and 18 graduates respectively, earning median 4-year earnings of $46,988 and $49,253. This program-level strength in business and applied professional fields drives the institution's solid return profile among comparable institutions.
