Established in 1894, Thomas College is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Waterville (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Maine. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Thomas College (TC) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Thomas College (TC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 128 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.