C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
45/100 · earnings-weighted

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts campus, Merrimack, NH
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts campus, Merrimack, NH. Photo: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 62%
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
F
23/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

95
Total Enrollment
62%
Graduation Rate
92%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$53,565
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,173
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
62.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
44.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 26th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NH wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$33,863$54,805+3%#183 of 476#311$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $539,657
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,552/mo — vs ~$611/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 03051 (4.0% cap, Hudson)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $29,000 $29,000
Room $5,500
Board $5,500
Total Cost (On-Campus) $42,700 $42,700

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
88%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 21 grads/yr

Student Demographics

95
Total Students
51%
Women
88%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 88%
25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Thomas More College of Liberal Arts?
Tuition at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is $29,000 for in-state students and $29,000 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts?
The graduation rate at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Thomas More College of Liberal Arts a good school?
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Thomas More College of Liberal Arts?
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts has a total enrollment of 95 students. Most students (88%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology