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Thomas University
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, GA 31792
Official telephone: (229) 226-1621
Toll-free telephone: (800) 538-9784
Fax number: (229) 227-6888
Website: www.thomasu.edu
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| Screen last updated on: January 9, 2012 |
| Year established: |
1950 |
| Type of school: |
university, private (nonprofit) |
| Programs: |
4-year undergraduate, graduate school |
| Religious affiliation: |
no |
| Campus enrollment: |
1,040 students |
| Coeducational information: |
coeducational institution, founded as coeducational institution |
| Location description: |
in or near a large town (pop. 25,000-75,000) |
| Application fee: |
$35, $50 -Graduate Student application fee, $125- International application fee
$125- International Student Application fee |
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| Street address: |
Thomas University
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, GA 31792 |
| Mailing address: |
Thomas University
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, GA 31792 |
| Main telephone numbers: |
229 226-1621
800 538-9784 (toll free)
229 227-6888 (fax) |
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| Main homepage: |
www.thomasu.edu |
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| SAT number: |
5072 |
| ACT number: |
0886 |
| FAFSA number: |
001555 |
| FICE number: |
1555 |
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| CAMPUS SUMMARY |
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Thomas University is a four-year coeducational university that serves the post-secondary educational needs of south Georgia and north Florida. The university is located in Thomasville, Georgia, a relatively small town of over 20,000 people in rural southwest Georgia. The town is 35 miles north of Tallahassee, Florida, 55 miles south of Albany, Georgia, and 45 miles west of Valdosta, Georgia.
Thomas County has a population of 42,000 and encompasses 540 square miles. The area in and around Thomasville is characterized by many working plantations and hunting reserves that serve to remind one of days gone by. This environment helps to create an atmosphere of Old South charm that is enhanced by the many beautiful antebellum mansions, moss-laden oak trees, stately long-leaf yellow pines, bountiful azaleas, and many colorful rose gardens, a trademark of Thomasville.
The main building and grounds were originally a portion of Birdwood Plantation, the winter home of the Honorable W. Cameron Forbes, U.S. Ambassador to Japan and Governor General of the Philippines.
The Primitive Baptist Church purchased the property in 1949 and chartered Birdwood Junior College in 1950. Classes began in 1954 with nine students, and in 1956, three of these students became the first graduates. In 1976, the Primitive Baptists relinquished control, and the name was changed to Thomas County Community College.
In 1979, the college became non-sectarian, private, and independent. In 1986, the name was changed to Thomas College, and in 1988, the first four-year degree was offered.
In December 1998, Thomas College received approval from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to move from Level II to Level III status, allowing Thomas College to offer graduate degrees.
In January 2000, Thomas College changed its name to Thomas University.
Driving Directions:
From Albany, GA:
Take the Georgia-Florida Parkway (US-19) South to Thomasville .
Turn right on E Jackson St (US-319-BUS).
Turn left on Pinetree Blvd.
Turn right on Millpond Rd.
From Atlanta, GA
Take I-75 South to the US 319 exit in Tifton, GA
Take US-319 South to Thomasville.
Continue to follow US-319-BUS
Turn left on Pinetree Blvd.
Turn right on Millpond Rd.
From Tallahassee, FL
Take US-319 North to Thomasville.
Turn right on Pinetree Blvd.
Turn left on MIillpond Rd.
From Valdosta, GA
Take US-84 West to Thomasville.
US-84 West becomes Smith Ave (US-84-BUS).
Turn left on Pinetree Blvd.
Turn right on Millpond Rd. |
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Thomas University has seen a 19% increase in enrollment this fall most likely due to the satelite campuses being offered for nurses in hospital facilities and the on-line Associate Degree in Law Enforcement and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (also 100% online). Thomas University offers a range of courses and degrees tailored to meet the needs of non-traditional students. |
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