Thomas University Acceptance Rate
Thomasville, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 526
- Admitted
- 227
- Yield
- 61.7%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 526 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Thomas University's acceptance rate has fallen from 60.3% in 2014–15 to 43.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 219 to 526 (+140%) over that period.
Its 43.2% rate makes Thomas University more selective than about 88% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 87%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (34.7% for women vs 47.9% for men, a 13.2-point gap). Thomas University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 61.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 219 | 132 | 60.3% | 100 |
| 2015–16 | 361 | 156 | 43.2% | 117 |
| 2016–17 | 416 | 197 | 47.4% | 104 |
| 2017–18 | 359 | 81 | 22.6% | 81 |
| 2018–19 | 391 | 187 | 47.8% | 94 |
| 2019–20 | 1,007 | 383 | 38% | 92 |
| 2020–21 | 840 | 290 | 34.5% | 89 |
| 2021–22 | 853 | 246 | 28.8% | 83 |
| 2022–23 | 358 | 165 | 46.1% | 101 |
| 2023–24 | 526 | 227 | 43.2% | 140 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 190 | 66 | 34.7% |
| Men | 336 | 161 | 47.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–540 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 480–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 16% |
How Thomas University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Thomas University's acceptance rate?
Thomas University's acceptance rate is 43.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (227 admitted of 526 applicants).
Is Thomas University test optional?
Thomas University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Thomas University?
Thomas University received 526 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 227.
What SAT score do you need for Thomas University?
Admitted students at Thomas University typically scored 490–540 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Thomas University getting harder to get into?
Thomas University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.3% in 2014–15 to 43.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.thomasu.edu/.