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Thiel College

Greenville, PA·Private nonprofit·773 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

71%
Accept
773
Students
$22,746
Net Price
44%
Grad Rate
$41,700
Earnings
10 yr
$18,250
Debt

About This School

Thiel College is a private nonprofit institution located in Greenville, Pennsylvania with approximately 773 undergraduate students enrolled. Thiel College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,746 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $41,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Thiel College is a private college in Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is one of the smaller colleges in the region with about 100 full-time and part-time faculty members.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 44% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who start actually finish, which is a serious concern worth discussing before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $18,250, and the small campus (under 800 students) means genuine access to faculty and personal attention. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit, faith-affiliated community and have a clear plan to stay on track — but ask hard questions about academic and financial support before committing.

Founded
1866
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing28%
Biological Sciences12%
Psychology8%
Education7%
Social Sciences5%
Computer Science5%
English5%
Communications4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Fred RogersTom ReganPeter Boettke

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$36,864
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,864
Avg Net Price
$22,746
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants39%
Median debt at graduation$18,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
44%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
71%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$18,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$18,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$34,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White80%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino2%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (773 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Thiel College

75 College Ave

Greenville, PA 16125-2181

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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