Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Greenville, Pennsylvania |
| Online | thiel.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Thiel College is a private liberal arts institution located in Greenville, Pennsylvania, approximately 75 miles north of Pittsburgh in the state's western region. The campus occupies 135 acres featuring a mix of historic Gothic and contemporary architecture, with many buildings centered around Brother Martin's Walk, the main pedestrian thoroughfare. Founded in 1866 as a Lutheran-affiliated college, Thiel maintains its religious heritage while serving students of all backgrounds. The college offers undergraduate programs across more than 60 majors and minors, with notable strengths in business administration, education, and neuroscience, while its environmental safety management program was among the first of its kind in the region. Students typically reside in one of eight campus residence halls, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Tomcats, participating in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Thiel College is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 965/1165 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,900 |
| Room and Board | $14,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $56,014 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 33% |
| Biology | 12% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216357 IPEDS survey data for Thiel College.
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Last updated February 24, 2025