Thomas College provides a quality private education, and we work hard to make it affordable. Your total cost of attendance will include tuition and other fees.
Undergraduate Programs
Effective for the 2023-2024 academic year. The total does not reflect possible merit, grants, and scholarships.
| Tuition (12-18 Credits Per Semester) | $29,824 |
| Health & Activity Fees | $806 |
| Housing | $7,300 |
| Food (Meal Plan) | $6,378 |
| Technology Fee for All Students | $266 |
| Total | $44,574 |
Other Costs:
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $400-500 |
| Student Insurance (*) | $1,642 for 23-24 Academic Year |
| Yearbook | $75 |
(*) All Thomas College Students must have a US-Based Affordable Care Act ACA compliant insurance plan. If students would like to waive the Thomas College insurance plan they need to make sure that the plan they have is ACA compliant. Students must provide a copy of their current insurance card before Thomas student insurance is waived.
Graduate Programs
In-Person Day Programs
Effective for the 2023-2024 academic year. The total does not reflect possible graduate scholarships.
| Tuition (12-18 Credits Per Semester) | $29,824 |
| Health & Activity Fees | $806 |
| Technology Fee for All Students | $266 |
| Total | $30, 896 |
* Housing and food (meal plan) are available for students enrolled in the in-person graduate day program. Please contact Student Financial Services at 207-859-1112 for more information.
Online Programs
Effective for the 2023-2024 academic year, and for Summer II or July 1, 2022.
| MBA (per course) | $1,957 |
| MSED (per course) | $1,772 |
| MS Cybersecurity & MS Criminology (per course) | $1,957 |
Technology Fee:
| Graduate Technology Fee – Per Course | $36 |
Per Credit Hour Cost:
| Undergraduate Programs | $994 |
| In-Person Graduate Programs | $994 |
| Online MBA | $652 |
| Online MSED | $591 |
| Online MS Cybersecurity & MS Criminology | $652 |
What will I pay?
Many factors go into determining a financial aid package, and your individualized award package will be uniquely suited to your circumstances. You can view all cost of attendance information here. Below are examples from actual Thomas College students (their names have been changed) to illustrate possible scenarios.
Please note: Estimated Family Contribution is the figure the financial aid office at your college uses to determine your eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid programs. This is not a reflection of what you will owe to Thomas College for expenses incurred.
Anthony
Anthony is one of 7 children with a single mother who, by FAFSA requirements, would be considered dependent. However, Anthony’s mom was not always able to care for the student. This resulted in a situation that qualified Anthony to apply for independent status. He met with student financial services at Thomas College, completed the required forms, and student financial services was able to adjust the student FAFSA to make Anthony independent. Anthony has no income or assets. He chose to live on campus.
Family Circumstance:
Estimated Family Contribution (FAFSA): $0
Total Direct Costs: $44,574
Financial Aid:
Thomas College Grant $7,400
Cum Laude Merit Scholarship $14,000
Federal Pell Grant $6,895
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant $2,000
Maine State Grant $2,500
Federal Stafford Loans $9,500
Total Aid: $42,295
Out-of-pocket Cost: $2,279
Katie
Katie is the only member of her family in college. She has one younger sibling. Katie’s mother is recently remarried and both parents are contributing financially to the household. The combined income for Katie’s parents is $89,900 with her mother receiving a small amount of child support. Katie knew finances were a concern for her mother when applying to college, and academics is very important to Katie. With these two priorities, she was able to earn academic scholarship from Thomas College as well as outside sources. Katie is living on campus.
Family Circumstance:
Estimated Family Contribution (FAFSA): $13,867
Total Direct Costs: $44,574
Financial Aid:
Thomas College Grant $6,100
Summa Cum Laude Merit Scholarship $18,000
Outside Scholarships $12,300
Federal Stafford Loans $5,500
Total Aid: $41,900
Out-of-pocket Cost: $2,674
Henry
Henry and his sister are both enrolling at Thomas College as new students. Both of their parents are employed and together earn $77,904 with no reported assets or untaxed income. Their parents are not creditworthy. Henry did well academically in high school, but he was unable to meet the financial obligation after the initial financial aid offer from Thomas College. Henry reached out to Thomas College Student Financial Services for additional assistance, writing a letter to support his appeal for additional aid. Henry is living on campus.
Family Circumstance:
Estimated Family Contribution (FAFSA): $7,576
Total Direct Costs: $44,574
Financial Aid:
Lunder Scholarship $2,000
Thomas College Grant $8,500
Thomas College Grant Appeal Funds $3,500
Summa Cum Laude Merit Scholarship $18,000
Federal Stafford Loans $9,500
Total Aid: $41,500
Out-of-pocket Cost: $3,074
Rachel
Rachel is the only member of her family in college right now. Rachel’s older brother graduated from Thomas College in the previous year. Both of their parents are employed and together earn $88,428 with no reported assets or untaxed income. Rachel was a well rounded high school student, but academically did not qualify for a merit scholarship. Rachel chose Thomas as she knew her brother loved the College. Thomas College was able to invest in her due to her financial need. Rachel is living off campus.
Family Circumstance:
Estimated Family Contribution (FAFSA): $14,192
Total Direct Costs: $30,896
Financial Aid:
Thomas College Grant $13,600
Legacy Scholarship $1,000
Federal Stafford Loans $5,500
Total Aid: $20,100
Out-of-pocket Cost: $10,796