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Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 508
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, Thomas More University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Thomas More University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Thomas More University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Thomas More University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Thomas More University is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Thomas More University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,760

Cost of attendance at Thomas More University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $10,481
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,760

Cost of attendance at Thomas More University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $21,663
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Thomas More University received on average $23,335 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,335
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 157 39% $4,538 $712,470
Other Federal Grant 346 85% $2,807 $971,270
State Grant/Scholarships 253 62% $4,128 $1,044,363
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 404 100% $18,404 $7,435,041
Total Grant & Scholarships 405 100% $23,335 $9,450,674

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Thomas More University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Thomas More University students is 51.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.0%.

51.3%

  • African American 29.4% 5 students
  • white 55.7% 127 students
  • Mixed Race 37.5% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-South Conference
  • Baseball Mid-South Conference
  • Basketball Mid-South Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Mid-South Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Thomas More University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Thomas More University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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