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Apply today to Thiel College and join our vibrant community, including our network of more than 15,000 alumni!

Read below about applying to both our undergraduate and graduate programming, including important deadlines and application requirements. We aim to offer an efficient application process that allows you to get started sooner on the path toward achieving your goals.

Thiel Undergraduate Admissions

Students intending to earn their bachelor’s degree should select the correct undergraduate application below. Please note the intended start date; Thiel’s Office of Admission opens separate applications for the fall and spring semesters.

Using our free online application, prospective undergraduate students may begin applying to Thiel College on July 1 of their senior year in high school. Our rolling admissions process allows us to review a completed student application once the official transcript is received. Decisions are typically made within two weeks.

Thiel College has instituted a “Test Optional” policy. Students applying to Thiel College’s undergraduate degree programs will not be required to provide SAT or ACT test scores.

Already started your undergraduate application to Thiel College? Sign in to the Self Service Center to complete your application.

Undergraduate Application Requirements

Thiel College does not have a minimum grade point average or standardized test score needed for admission, as each student is evaluated on their own academic, extracurricular and social merits. However, research shows success at Thiel College can be measured by a student's performance in their high school course work and rigor.

After submitting an undergraduate application, students must also submit:

  • Official high school transcripts (required)
  • Scores from the ACT/SAT (optional)

Recommended High School Curriculum

To best prepare for academic success at Thiel College, the admission committee recommends the following high school courses:

  • English - 4 units
  • Mathematics (including algebra II) - 3 units*
  • Natural science (with labs preferred) - 3 units*
  • Social science - 2 units
  • Foreign language - 2 units
  • Academic electives - 4 units
  • Total - 18 units

*Candidates considering majors in the sciences, accounting or mathematics are strongly encouraged to complete four courses each of mathematics and science in their high school programs.

Rolling Admissions at Thiel College

Thiel College admits undergraduate students on a rolling basis in place of an application deadline. Rolling admissions allows students to receive their decision more quickly and provides additional flexibility for students applying in late spring of their senior year.

Our rolling admissions process allows us to promptly review a completed application once the official transcript is received. The first notifications for admission will be mailed in early September for those who applied in early August. After that date, applicants are notified of admission decisions on a rolling basis within one to two weeks of application completion. High school GPA will be used to award merit scholarships.

Thiel College honors the National Candidates Reply date of May 1 for students to submit their enrollment deposit. Students are still able to make their deposit after May 1. However, the $150 enrollment deposit will be non-refundable.

Home School Student Admissions

Thiel College welcomes home school students to apply for admission, including students who have been home-schooled for all or part of their secondary education. All home school applicants are eligible for merit-based scholarships and financial aid consideration.

In addition to the undergraduate application, home school students must include the following documents:

  • ACT or SAT scores (optional)
  • High school transcript – Applicants must produce a transcript demonstrating courses taken, grades achieved, and completion of high school, signed and dated by the parent educator.

Adult and Non-Traditional Students

To apply to Thiel College, students that completed high school or GED graduation more than one year ago must submit official high school or GED transcripts, as well as ACT or SAT board scores.


Graduate Admissions

M.B.A. Admissions

Thiel College is now enrolling for its M.B.A. program. All applicants from institutions other than Thiel College, please use the application link below. Current Thiel students and alumni should contact Dr. Anthony Kos at akos@thiel.edu.

Physician Assistant Program Admissions

Thiel College is now accepting applications for its new Master of Science in Physician Assistant program! Learn more about Thiel College’s PA Admissions Requirements and Process.

Speech-Language Pathology

Students interested in enrolling in Thiel College's graduate degree program in speech-language pathology should apply online via the CSDCAS website. Current Thiel students and alumni who are interested should contact Dr. Mary Beth Mason.

Application Deadlines for June 2024 Cohort:

  • Thiel CSD Seniors and Alumni and Early Assurance Applicants (CSD Seniors from Geneva College, Elmira College, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University)—September 1, 2023
  • Early Review Deadline for All Other Applicants—January 15, 2024, CSDCAS Portal will remain open until April 15, 2024 or when cohort and waitlist are filled.

The Thiel College CSD/SLP Program seeks to identify and eliminate barriers to an equitable and diverse environment. We strive to create a climate that promotes civility, respect, and sensitivity. Our goal is to foster awareness and understanding of different cultures, lifestyles, and backgrounds, and to celebrate individual differences. The Thiel College/CSD Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Please contact Dr. Mary Beth Mason, Program Director, at mbmason@thiel.edu or 724-589-2298 with any questions or concerns.

Apply Today to Thiel College

Thiel College has a streamlined application process for both undergraduate and graduate students. If you need assistance at any point throughout the application process, contact our Office of Admission Team; we are here to help you every step of the way.

We offer an efficient rolling admissions process for undergraduate students that provides a more immediate decision; first year students also receive a free laptop and are eligible for a generous financial aid package. Graduate students follow program-specific applications that connect them directly with their program of interest, allowing for an exciting first step toward achieving their career goals.

Interested in learning more about Thiel College before you apply? Request more information today!

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Greenville, PA 16125
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