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OVERVIEW
AT A GLANCE
Founded in 1866 and located on a scenic 135-acre campus in Greenville, Pennsylvania, Thiel College has maintained a bold commitment to coeducation and inclusion since its earliest days. Shaped by its Lutheran heritage and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Thiel blends the warmth of a close-knit community with easy access to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Erie. Through innovative undergraduate and graduate programs, Thiel fosters personal growth, leadership, and meaningful connections.
MISSION
Thiel College prepares students for fulfilling careers and lives of purpose in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Committed to academic excellence, innovation, and ethical leadership, the College provides distinctive learning opportunities and serves as a vital asset to the region’s social, economic, and educational progress.
TYPE
Independent, Liberal Arts
FOUNDED 1866
PRESIDENT
Susan Traverso, Ph.D.
MASCOT
Tommy Tomcat
COLORS Navy/Gold
FALL 2025 STUDENT STATS
921
BY GENDER MALE - 54% FEMALE - 45%
TOTAL STUDENT
HEADCOUNT
OTHER - 1%
ENROLLMENT STATUS: UNDERGRADUATE 754
68 GRADUATE 99
LOAN DEFAULT RATE* COUNTRIES REPRESENTED* STATES REPRESENTED*
0% 6 29
*OFFICIAL FY 2024
FULL TIME - 81.6% PART TIME - 7.3 % GRADUATE - 10.7%
FY25 STUDENT FEEDBACK SURVEY RESULTS More than 80% of first year students rate their campus visit experience at Thiel “outstanding” or “exceeds expectations” compared to other colleges visited. Students consistently refer to Thiel as “home.” First-year students highlight the immediate sense of belonging, while returning students emphasize the long-term support and growth they feel as part of the Thiel family. Students and families call Thiel’s scholarships and aid packages “life-changing.” Affordability is cited as a decisive reason for choosing and staying at Thiel. Hello
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At Thiel, students are known by name. Professors and staff “go above and beyond”, providing individual guidance, mentorship and encouragement that helps students feel valued and supported.
Students don’t just participate — they engage. Thiel’s small size gives students the chance to play sports, take on leadership roles, join clubs, and study abroad in ways that larger colleges can’t always offer.