- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $22,490 a year (2022–23)
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Thiel College reported an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024.
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Thiel College GPA requirements
Thiel College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Thiel College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Thiel College acceptance rate
Thiel College admitted 2,077 of 2,903 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Thiel College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Greenville, Pennsylvania, with 833 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Thiel College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
Thiel College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Thiel College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,490 a year at Thiel College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Thiel College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Thiel College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Thiel College look for?
Thiel College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is it easy to get into Thiel College?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Thiel College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Thiel College?
Thiel College's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,077 of 2,903 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Thiel College?
A lot: Thiel College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Thiel College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Thiel College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Thiel College didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Thiel College?
No, but it considers one. Thiel College doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Thiel College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,490 a year at Thiel College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Thiel College?
Yes. Thiel College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Thiel College if a parent went there?
Yes. Thiel College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Thiel College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Thiel CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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