Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003376
- Phone: (610) 292-9852
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
79.37%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,834Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
Virtual Tour of Campus

College Video Tour
School Map
Thiel College
Also known as Reformed Episcopal Seminary
826 Second Avenue, Blue Bell, PA
Thiel College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately 1,100 students are enrolled per year at Thiel College.
Areas of study offered at Thiel College include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Psychology
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
- Social Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Thiel College. A score between 840 - 1030 on the SAT, or 18 - 22 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 64% of students that apply are admitted to Thiel College, of which 23% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Thiel College Tomcats participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.thiel.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Thiel College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Thiel College is around 740 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 32% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $31,000-$37,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $990 to $1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $21,406 |
Receiving Student Loans | 85% | $9,417 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Thiel College may provide services including:
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
Intercollegiate Athletics
Reformed Episcopal Seminary is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Presidents Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Presidents Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Presidents Athletic Conference)
- Football (Presidents Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Thiel College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biochemistry
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Thiel College.
- Westminster College - New Wilmington in Pittsburgh, PA (20 miles away)
- Allegheny College in Pittsburgh, PA (21 miles away)
- Grove City College in Melrose Park, PA (24 miles away)
- Hiram College in Tiffin, OH (42 miles away)
- Lake Erie College in Kettering, OH (50 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Pennsylvania
- Find out what other private colleges are located in Pennsylvania
- See if these other Christian Colleges in Pennsylvania may interest you?
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003376
- Phone: (610) 292-9852
- School Homepage