Tuition at Thales College
Tuition at Thales College is $3,200 per 9 week term, with 10 terms required to earn a degree.
Students earn an entire bachelor's degree at Thales College for less than the cost of a single year at a typical private college. We operate on a year-round calendar, allowing students to complete their degrees in roughly three years. Our students will be working, earning, and contributing to their communities well before their peers graduate at traditional colleges and universities.
+ Liberal Arts & Sciences
+ Liberal Arts and Sciences
per Term
for degree*
for Degree
*Additional expenses include books, transportation, living expenses, and technology. All students are required to own a laptop computer and have access to wifi. Please note that Thales College is a non-residential campus.
Affordability
All students are encouraged to participate in paid internships, to develop professional skills and contribute to their college tuition. We accept scholarships from private institutions, but we do not accept government loans or grants. We are committed to ensuring students can pay tuition with the income earned from internships or part-time employment throughout their time in college.
At Thales College, we believe a college education should be within reach for every student. Our commitment to affordability allows students to focus on achieving their dreams.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Thales College scholarships are awarded through an application and review process. Not all students are awarded a scholarship. To be considered, applicants must submit an undergraduate application in addition to a scholarship application. Thales College does not participate in Financial Aid programs provided by US Federal or State governments. All listed scholarships only apply for tuition at Thales College.
50% Tuition Discount (limited time offer)
We are currently offering 50% off tuition to the next 10 enrollees after April 1, 2025. This offer may be combined with other available scholarships. No additional application is required.
Dr. William H. Peterson Scholarship
A merit-based scholarship of $12,000 (distributed equally over ten terms) awarded to two graduates at each Luddy high school.
All Luddy school seniors or previous graduates who apply to Thales College and meet the academic criteria are eligible. Luddy schools include Thales Academy, St. Thomas More Academy, and Franklin Academy. Any student that has completed either Summer Institute or Dual Enrollment at Thales College is automatically eligible to receive this scholarship regardless of GPA or test scores. This scholarship may be combined with other available scholarships.
NCFCA Scholar Award
NCFCA participants who have demonstrated excellence in speech and debate can apply to receive a one time award of $4,000. This scholarship may be combined with other available scholarships and will be awarded to multiple applicants.
The application will require an essay on how NCFCA has shaped your personal growth and helped define personal goals and/or how you will use the skills you have developed from NCFCA in your college education.
Founder's Scholarship
The Founder’s Scholarship is awarded to students displaying both strength of character and merit, including grade point average, standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, and/or CLT), and extracurricular involvements. The Founder's Scholarship provides 50% of the student's annual tuition for three academic years.
Founder's Scholars at Thales College commit themselves to the pursuit of wisdom: excellence in understanding humanity and professional life, in intellectual and practical ability, in moral character, and in leadership. They have learned that thriving in life and work depends upon personal growth and service to others, and they come to Thales College to seek learning and practical experience for true human flourishing. They recognize the mutually reinforcing values of a classical liberal arts education and of professional preparation, and they possess a gift for work in entrepreneurship, business, engineering or education. At graduation, they carry a joyful sense of their purposes for life and work and embody the highest standards of Thales College.
Founder's Scholars are named in honor of Robert L. Luddy, the founder of Thales College, Thales Academy, and CaptiveAire, and a leader in American entrepreneurial life. The characteristics of a Founder's Scholar are those that Mr. Luddy has demonstrated through his life and work.
Thales of Miletus Merit Scholarship
The Thales of Miletus Merit Scholarship is awarded to students displaying both strength of character and merit, including grade point average, standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, and/or CLT), and extracurricular involvements. The Thales of Miletus Merit Scholarship provides 25% of the student's annual tuition for three academic years.
Thales of Miletus (c. 624/623 - c. 548/545 B.C.) is the namesake of our College and is often known as the Father of Science. He was an excellent student of mathematics, science, politics, business, and philosophy and he worked tirelessly to pursue the truth. Recipients of the Thales of Miletus Merit Scholarship model these traits in their own life and scholarly work.
To apply for any of the listed scholarships, please complete an online scholarship application. The application will require the following:
- Essay (prompts are specific to application)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume (one-page)