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Thiel College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 942
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 47%

Located in Greenville, Pennsylvania, Thiel College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Thiel College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Thiel College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Thiel College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Thiel College is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Thiel College is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Thiel College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,470

Cost of attendance at Thiel College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,470

Cost of attendance at Thiel College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Thiel College received on average $25,904 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,904
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 125 51% $4,768 $595,944
Other Federal Grant 125 51% $4,931 $616,344
State Grant/Scholarships 123 50% $3,242 $398,765
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 244 99% $22,062 $5,383,111
Total Grant & Scholarships 247 100% $25,904 $6,398,220

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Thiel College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Thiel College students is 46.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.0%.

46.9%

  • asian 80.0% 4 students
  • African American 15.4% 4 students
  • white 51.6% 80 students
  • unknown 33.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 60.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Presidents' Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Presidents' Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Presidents' Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Presidents' Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Thiel College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Thiel College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges

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