More selective than 91% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
29% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 16% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose TU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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TU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, TU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 620 |
| SAT math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 990 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
TU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 38% | 500–620 | 490–600 | 20–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 43% | 490–540 | 480–570 | 18–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is TU compared with other Georgia colleges?
TU has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory University | 11% | 91% | $22,585 |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology | 14% | 94% | $12,116 |
| 3 | Spelman College | 25% | 78% | $38,967 |
| 4 | University of Georgia | 38% | 90% | $13,936 |
| 5 | Thomas University | 38% | 28% | $18,499 |
| 6 | Morehouse College | 44% | 59% | $39,013 |
| 7 | Point University | 44% | 34% | $25,335 |
| 8 | Andrew College | 46% | 33% | $21,823 |
| 9 | University of West Georgia | 52% | 43% | $12,786 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at TU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
TU admissions questions
What is the TU acceptance rate?
Thomas University accepts 38% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 227 of 526 applicants were admitted.
Does TU require the SAT or ACT?
Thomas University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 29% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for TU?
The middle 50% of Thomas University enrolled first-year students scored 990–1220 on the SAT and 20–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at TU?
62% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (140 of 227).
Is TU getting harder to get into?
Thomas University accepted 38% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 43% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Thomas University overview