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You’ve Started Something Important. Now Choose Where It Leads.
Founded in 1866, Thiel College is a private institution grounded in a long-standing commitment to access, inclusion, and student-centered education. For more than 160 years, Thiel has been a place where students from all backgrounds are welcomed, supported, and challenged to grow—academically, personally, and professionally
For Lourdes University students, Thiel offers a supportive and seamless path to continue what you’ve started—without losing momentum. Located in Greenville, Pennsylvania, in the scenic hill country of northwest Pennsylvania, Thiel provides a close-to-home option within a manageable distance of Toledo—allowing students to stay connected to family while moving forward with confidence.
That experience comes to life on our 135-acre residential campus, where a close-knit community creates the environment transfer students are looking for—personal, supportive, and focused on you. Here, you’re guided by faculty, advisors, and staff who take the time to understand your goals and help you achieve them.
Academically, Thiel blends a strong liberal arts foundation with career-focused, in-demand programs across the sciences, business, health professions, and beyond. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and minors, along with graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Business, students benefit from small class sizes, hands-on learning, and direct access to faculty invested in their success. Internships, research, and real-world experiences begin early and lead to strong post-graduation outcomes.
What defines the Thiel experience is how intentionally we support your success:
• Personalized attention from faculty who know your name and your goals
• Transfer-friendly pathways that maximize your earned credits and keep you on track
• Experiential learning that connects classroom knowledge to real careers
• A strong sense of belonging, with opportunities to get involved and feel at home quickly
• Generous transfer scholarships and a free laptop for full-time students, making a high-quality private education accessible and transparent
• Financial aid packages aiming to match your current out-of-pocket costs at Lourdes.
Rooted in its Lutheran heritage, Thiel emphasizes ethical leadership, service, and community—values that shape not just what you learn, but who you become.
Highlights
• Accepts up to 94 transfer credits
• 12:1 student-faculty ratio
• 99% of students receive financial aid
• Easy access to regional hubs including Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Erie, Akron, and Youngstown
• Member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC), competing in NCAA Division III
• Named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for excellence in supporting transfer students
At Thiel, you’re not starting over—you’re moving forward with purpose, support, and direction.
Bring your credits. Bring your ambition. Find your place at Thiel.
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A Place Where Your Student—and Your Family—Can Move Forward with Confidence
We understand that this moment brings important questions for families—about stability, affordability, and whether your student will be supported through this transition. At Thiel College, those priorities guide everything we do—and we believe the college experience should support not just students, but their families as well.
At Thiel, your student will be known, supported, and guided as an individual. Our small class sizes and personalized advising model ensure consistent, one-on-one attention from faculty and staff who are deeply invested in your student’s academic progress, personal well-being, and long-term success.
Just as importantly, families are an important and welcome part of the Thiel community. From the first conversation through graduation, we prioritize clear communication, accessibility, and partnership—so you feel informed, confident, and connected every step of the way. You are not on the sidelines of this transition; you are part of a community that supports your student’s journey.
We are especially focused on making the transfer process as clear and stress-free as possible. Dedicated transfer admissions counselors work closely with students and families to evaluate credits, map academic pathways, and ensure students stay on track to graduate on time—minimizing disruption and uncertainty.
Affordability and transparency remain central to our approach. Thiel offers generous transfer scholarships and provides straightforward, easy-to-understand financial aid guidance so families can make informed decisions with confidence.
Beyond academics, Thiel is deeply committed to student outcomes. Through internships, undergraduate research, career advising, and strong faculty mentorship, students graduate prepared for employment or advanced study. Many programs report strong placement outcomes, reflecting Thiel’s focus on connecting education to real-world opportunity and long-term career success.
During times of change, having the right support system matters. At Thiel, your student—and your family—will be part of a community committed to helping them finish strong and move forward with purpose.
At Thiel, your student doesn’t start over—they move forward, supported every step of the way.
We understand that this moment brings important questions for families—about stability, affordability, and whether your student will be supported through this transition. At Thiel College, those priorities guide everything we do—and we believe the college experience should support not just students, but their families as well.
At Thiel, your student will be known, supported, and guided as an individual. Our small class sizes and personalized advising model ensure consistent, one-on-one attention from faculty and staff who are deeply invested in your student’s academic progress, personal well-being, and long-term success.
Just as importantly, families are an important and welcome part of the Thiel community. From the first conversation through graduation, we prioritize clear communication, accessibility, and partnership—so you feel informed, confident, and connected every step of the way. You are not on the sidelines of this transition; you are part of a community that supports your student’s journey.
We are especially focused on making the transfer process as clear and stress-free as possible. Dedicated transfer admissions counselors work closely with students and families to evaluate credits, map academic pathways, and ensure students stay on track to graduate on time—minimizing disruption and uncertainty.
Affordability and transparency remain central to our approach. Thiel offers generous transfer scholarships and provides straightforward, easy-to-understand financial aid guidance so families can make informed decisions with confidence.
Beyond academics, Thiel is deeply committed to student outcomes. Through internships, undergraduate research, career advising, and strong faculty mentorship, students graduate prepared for employment or advanced study. Many programs report strong placement outcomes, reflecting Thiel’s focus on connecting education to real-world opportunity and long-term career success.
During times of change, having the right support system matters. At Thiel, your student—and your family—will be part of a community committed to helping them finish strong and move forward with purpose.
At Thiel, your student doesn’t start over—they move forward, supported every step of the way.
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Thiel College, PA 18, Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, 16125, United States
