Thomas University
TU
Thomasville, Georgia 31792
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Thomas University is a private institution in Thomasville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1037, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 813 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
28% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,716 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,313.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Night Hawks
History & Fun Facts
- •Ambassador to Japan from 1930 to 1932 and Governor General of the Philippines from 1909 to 1913.
- •The Primitive Baptist Church purchased the property in 1949 and chartered "Birdwood Junior College" in 1950.
- •Classes began in 1954 with nine students, and in 1956, three of these students became the first graduates.
- •In 1976, the Primitive Baptists relinquished control, and the name was changed to "Thomas County Community College".
- •In 1979, the college became non-sectarian, private, and independent.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1037
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-4.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (36)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
64%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average