Thomas University

Thomas University, located in Thomasville, Georgia, occupies a 74-acre campus in the state's southwestern region approximately 30 miles north of Tallahassee, Florida. Originally established in 1950 as Birdwood Junior College, the institution evolved into a four-year university in 1988 and now operates as a private, non-profit university. The university maintains a focus on professional preparation programs, with notable strengths in nursing, business administration, education, and criminal justice. Thomas University features traditional classroom settings alongside extensive online learning options, with residential housing available in recently constructed apartment-style dormitories on campus. The university competes in the NAIA Sun Conference, fielding teams in sports including soccer, baseball, basketball, and swimming.