Thiel College Admission Requirements

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Thiel College Admission Overview

Thiel College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Thiel College admitted 71.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.1 GPA (B). Thiel College is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Thiel College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

71.5%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Low

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Admission difficulty for Thiel College

Acceptance Rate

The Thiel College acceptance rate is 71.5%. Last year, 2,077 of 2,903 applicants were admitted. That is the 38th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Thiel College and can you get accepted?

Thiel College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Thiel College typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Thiel College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.1

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.1

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Thiel College typically have around a 3.1 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Thiel College is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #87 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Thiel College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

965-1165

Freshmen who sent SAT

18%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 480
  • Math 485
  • Composite 965
SAT 25th percentile scores for Thiel College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 595
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1165
SAT 75th percentile scores for Thiel College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Thiel College typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 965–1165) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. Thiel College ranks #93 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 965 to 1165

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Thiel College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

15%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 16
  • Math 17
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for Thiel College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 22
  • Math 24
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for Thiel College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Thiel College typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–24) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Thiel College places #62 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

90% of Thiel College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 13% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Thiel College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 9%
Top 25% of class 13%
Top 50% of class 90%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Thiel College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 771 2,131 2,903
Accepted 644 1,432 2,077
Acceptance Rate 84% 67% 72%
Enrolled 106 130 236
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 9% 11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Thiel College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Thiel College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Thiel College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Thiel College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Thiel College is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 71.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.1 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216357.

GPA calculator: Thiel College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026