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Thomas More University

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY · Suburb · 1,293 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$49,452
Avg net price
$21,835
Room & board
$9,900
Tuition
$39,800
Books & supplies
$1,100/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,841
$30–48k
$17,955
$48–75k
$18,429
$75–110k
$23,815
$110k+
$25,267
Admissions
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1180
Reading 510610
Math 520620
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Thomas More University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
40%
4-yr on-time completion
30%
1st-yr retention
67%
Transfer-out rate
36%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
47%
Transferred
35%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
18%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,148
Median earnings (10yr)
$59,384
Median debt
$26,236
Monthly loan payment
$278
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$28,216
Debt (90th percentile)
$40,500
Student Body
Men 51%Women 49%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
23%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$59,077
Independent students
26%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
4%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,148
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$36M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
52%
Avg faculty salary
$6,727/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,094
Federal loan rate
53%

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