Review the current tuition and fees for Thomas College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Thomas College amounted to $31,824 a year for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $1,106; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,718 |
| Fees | $1,106 |
| Total | $31,824 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Thomas College cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Thomas College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ME | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Thomas College is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Thomas College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Thomas College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $28,110 |
| Two Years Ago | $28,954 |
| One Year Ago | $29,824 |
| Most Recent Year | $30,718 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Thomas College has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition climbed 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $32,777 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.97%, so a year from now students could pay around $32,768.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $32,768 |
| In 2 Years | $33,740 |
| In 3 Years | $34,740 |
| In 4 Years | $35,770 |
| In 5 Years | $36,831 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $137,018.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Thomas College, check out the Thomas College Financial Aid page.