Thiel College
Greenville, PA · Private four-year · Town: Distant
819undergraduates
72%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$22,490average net price per year
43%graduate in 6 years
71%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 2,197
- Admitted
- 1,551
- Admit rate
- 72%
- Admit rate, women
- 79%
- Admit rate, men
- 66%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 14%
- First-year students
- 219
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Considered, not required |
Majors
37 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (3)
- Accounting Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (25 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
Education (3)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (4)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Conservation Biology Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Neuroscience Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (2)
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (2)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Bachelor's (10 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (3)
- Creative Writing Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- English Language and Literature, General Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Information Science/Studies Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (3)
- Ethics Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Philosophy Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Religion/Religious Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (6 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (1)
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (2)
- Data Analytics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (1)
- Art/Art Studies, General Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- General Studies Associate (1 awarded)
Science technologies/technicians (1)
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (3)
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's
- Physician Associate/Assistant Master's
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $36,864
- Housing and food on campus
- $14,850
- Books and supplies
- $1,300
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,000
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $56,014
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $56,014
- Total cost living at home
- $42,964
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $19,731 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $19,783 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $22,513 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $24,095 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,196 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $28,605
- Got a grant from the college
- 100%
- Average grant from the college
- $24,367
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 39%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 88%
- Average amount borrowed
- $9,212
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 24%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 42%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 43%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 47%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 44%
- Transferred to another college
- 31%
- Came back for year two
- 71%
| Pell grant students | 29% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 52% |
| Neither | 71% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 76 | 53% |
| Men | 109 | 36% |
| Asian | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| Black | 38 | 21% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 33% (small group) |
| White | 126 | 52% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 22% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 217 | 47% | 33% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 36 | 33% | 33% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 920
- Undergraduates
- 819
- Full-time undergraduates
- 777
- Part-time undergraduates
- 42
- Graduate students
- 101
- Students per faculty member
- 12 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 68%
- From out of state
- 31%
- From other countries
- 1%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 2%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 0%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 14%
| Women | 49% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 79% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Town: Distant
- Address
- 75 College Ave, Greenville, PA, 16125-2181
- County
- Mercer County
- Type
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.