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Thomas More University

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY · Suburb · 1,293 students
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$21,835
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
40%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$59,384
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
90%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Thomas More University, a premier Catholic liberal arts institution located just minutes from Cincinnati, is highly regarded for its values-based education and excellent graduate return on investment, boasting particularly strong programs in business, nursing, and education. A key distinctive feature of the university is its commitment to experiential learning, highlighted by the Thomas More Ohio River Biology Field Station, which provides undergraduate students with rare, direct ecological research opportunities. On campus, students enjoy a close-knit, supportive community enriched by active faith-based service, a vibrant student life, and a competitive NCAA Division II athletic program.

Wikipedia:Thomas More University is a private Catholic university in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, United States. It serves about 2,000 full and part-time students. The university was founded in 1921 by the local Benedictine Sisters as Villa Madonna College.

Location
Crestview Hills, KY, 41017-3495 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
6 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$39,800
Housing & food (on campus)$9,900
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$49,452
Average net price$21,835
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$39,800
Housing & food (on campus)$9,900
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$49,452
Average net price$21,835
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,841
$30–48k
$17,955
$48–75k
$18,429
$75–110k
$23,815
$110k+
$25,267
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
40%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
30%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
36%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
47% graduated · 35% transferred · 18% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$47,148
10 yrs after entry$59,384
Debt
Median at graduation$26,236
Monthly payment$278
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$28.2k
90th percentile$40,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1180
R 510–610 · M 520–620
SAT middle 50%: 1030–1230
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 51%Women 49%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
23%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$59,077
Independent
26%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
4%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$47,148
After 10 yrs
$59,384
Business Administration, Management and Operations67
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing38
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness29
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21
Biology, General20
Psychology, General18
Accounting and Related Services17
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other14
History11
Communication and Media Studies8
Special Education and Teaching8
English Language and Literature, General8
Computer and Information Sciences, General6
Education, Other6
Criminal Justice and Corrections6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$36M
Full-time faculty
52%
Faculty salary
$6,727/mo
Teaching spend
$7,094
per student
Federal loans
53%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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