Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $47,198. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $31,824 |
| Housing & meals | $13,678 |
| Books & supplies | $800 |
| Personal & travel | $2,900 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,004 |
| Total cost of attendance | $47,198 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Thomas College net price compared with other Maine colleges
Thomas College has the 9th-lowest average net price of 17 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Bowdoin College | $14,398 | 95% | $82,735 |
| 6 | University of Maine at Farmington | $16,857 | 52% | $44,433 |
| 7 | Colby College | $17,180 | 89% | $80,490 |
| 8 | University of Maine | $17,510 | 55% | $48,653 |
| 9 | Thomas College | $18,885 | 54% | $44,991 |
| 10 | Husson University | $21,005 | 59% | $45,025 |
| 11 | Maine Maritime Academy | $23,414 | 58% | $89,964 |
| 12 | College of the Atlantic | $25,184 | 68% | $40,264 |
| 13 | Maine College of Health Professions | $26,312 | 67% | $79,840 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Maine colleges →
Why Thomas College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas College | 96% | $18,885 | 54% | $44,991 | This school |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 84% | $27,555 | 66% | $59,045 | |
| Maine College of Art & Design | 76% | $38,338 | 52% | $40,778 | |
| University of New England | 92% | $38,107 | 68% | $55,921 | |
| Husson University | 81% | $21,005 | 59% | $45,025 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Thomas College would cost you $8,670 less per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Thomas College, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$12,596).
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine gives aided families $3,914 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Maine resident | Thomas College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $31,824 | $44,420 | −$12,596 |
| Books & supplies | $800 | $1,200 | −$400 |
| Housing & meals | $13,678 | $14,936 | −$1,258 |
| Personal & travel | $2,900 | $1,700 | +$1,200 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,004 | −$2,474 | +$470 |
| Sticker price | $47,198 | $59,782 | −$12,584 |
| Average grants | −$28,313 | −$32,227 | +$3,914 |
| You pay | $18,885 | $27,555 | −$8,670 |
“+” means Thomas College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Thomas College cost questions
How much is tuition at Thomas College?
Tuition and fees are $31,824 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Thomas College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $47,198 a year.
What do families actually pay at Thomas College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,885 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,655; $48–75k pay $16,227; $110k+ pay $26,770.
How much debt do Thomas College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and 7.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Thomas College overview