Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,079. 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 | $11,640 |
| Housing & meals | $8,140 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 |
| Personal & travel | $2,200 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$901 |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,079 |
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
TU net price compared with other Georgia colleges
TU has the 30th-lowest average net price of 55 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Georgia State University | $15,931 | 53% | $47,384 |
| 27 | Shorter University | $16,646 | 38% | $44,604 |
| 28 | Paine College | $16,670 | 14% | $33,338 |
| 29 | Georgia Military College | $16,923 | 38% | $39,257 |
| 30 | Thomas University | $18,499 | 28% | $49,716 |
| 31 | Brenau University | $18,924 | 33% | $54,003 |
| 32 | Oglethorpe University | $19,509 | 54% | $55,232 |
| 33 | Piedmont University | $20,599 | 47% | $49,130 |
| 34 | Georgia College & State University | $20,686 | 64% | $58,140 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Georgia colleges →
Why TU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas University | 38% | $18,499 | 28% | $49,716 | This school |
| Andrew College | 46% | $21,823 | 33% | $38,475 | |
| Point University | 44% | $25,335 | 34% | $38,740 | |
| Morris Brown College | — | $24,901 | 25% | — | |
| Beulah Heights University | — | — | 33% | $35,236 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Thomas University would cost you $3,324 less per year than Andrew College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Thomas University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$7,964).
- Andrew College gives aided families $11,209 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | TU | Andrew College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,640 | $19,604 | −$7,964 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $1,500 | +$500 |
| Housing & meals | $8,140 | $12,432 | −$4,292 |
| Personal & travel | $2,200 | $4,554 | −$2,354 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$901 | −$478 | −$423 |
| Sticker price | $23,079 | $37,612 | −$14,533 |
| Average grants | −$4,580 | −$15,789 | +$11,209 |
| You pay | $18,499 | $21,823 | −$3,324 |
“+” means TU 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.
TU cost questions
How much is tuition at TU?
Tuition and fees are $11,640 a year.
What is the total cost of attending TU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,079 a year.
What do families actually pay at TU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,499 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,640; $48–75k pay $19,923; $110k+ pay $20,059.
How much debt do TU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 8.0% 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 University overview