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.
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.
FALL 2025 921 TOTAL STUDENT HEADCOUNT BY GENDER
STUDENT STATS
TYPE
Independent, Liberal Arts
FOUNDED
1866
PRESIDENT
Susan Traverso, Ph.D.
MASCOT
Tommy Tomcat
COLORS
Navy/Gold
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.
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.
ACCREDITATION
• Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• PA Department of Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
• Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
BREAKDOWN BY MAJOR*
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CAMPUS LIFE
• 71% of students live on campus in nearly 30 residence halls, apartments, theme houses and townhouses
• Facilities include an auditorium, podcast studio, fitness center, multi-sport air-supported dome, track & field complex, theatre, cafeteria and bistro dining, chapel, wellness center, art gallery, and speech-language clinic
• In recent years, Thiel has invested more than $60 million in new construction and renovation projects
• Students participate in more than 100 clubs, teams and organizations
• Students spent more than 1,400 hours supporting various philanthropic and community service causes
ALUMNI
• Alumni Network: More than 15,000, with approximately 6,165 on LinkedIn
• 3 out of 4 recent alumni say they have taken advantage of the Thiel network while looking for their first job.
THE ARTS ATHLETICS
Thiel students have opportunities to be involved in the arts, including several musical ensembles, from choir to marching and concert band, theatre productions, art exhibitions and access to our vibrant art gallery.
• Athletic Teams’ Name: Tomcats
• 62 % of students play on 24 varsity teams; more participate in club and intramural sports
• 52 % of student athletes participate in community service activities
• Member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III
FINANCIAL AID
• Students awarded any type of aid (2024-25): 100%
• 100% of students are eligible for study abroad scholarships
STUDENT SUPPORT
• The Thiel Learning Commons offers tutoring services, academic guidance, writing and math labs, and special needs accommodations
