Over 95% of students at Thiel participate in at least one co-curricular activity. The campus community is active with 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports known as the Tomcats, a thriving Greek life system comprising multiple fraternities and sororities, and a wide array of student-run clubs ranging from the Art Club and Chess Club to the Thiel Christian Fellowship and Criminal Justice Club. With over 80% of freshmen choosing to live on campus, the residential community is vibrant and encourages personal growth and leadership outside of the classroom.

Thiel College offers undergraduate admission on a rolling basis, which means there is no application deadline. The Admissions counselors review a completed application once official high school transcripts and official SAT or ACT scores are received. Admission decisions are typically made within two weeks. The college evaluates each applicant holistically, focusing on academic GPA, the rigor of secondary school record, and character or personal qualities.

Thiel College does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission. The college has a test‑optional policy and evaluates each application holistically, focusing on high school GPA, academic rigor, and extracurricular involvement. However, students who graduated from high school more than one year before applying may need to submit test scores as part of their application.

Through scholarships, grants, federal student loans and student employment opportunities, nearly 100% of Thiel students receive financial assistance. The average financial aid amount awarded to students is approximately $28,605 per year. Thiel offers merit-based scholarships based on high school GPA, ranging from $22,000 to as high as $30,000 per year. Transfer student scholarships are based on their previous college GPA. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using the school code 003376 to determine eligibility for need-based aid including Pell Grants and state grants.

Merit‑based scholarships are awarded automatically based on your high school GPA at the time of admission. For example, first‑year students with a GPA of 3.75+ receive $30,000 per year. To be considered for the maximum aid, students should complete the FAFSA as early as possible each academic year. There are also competitive full‑tuition scholarships for students with a 3.0 high school GPA or higher who apply and are accepted by November 1.

Thiel College is located at 75 College Avenue in Greenville, Pennsylvania, a small town in the western region of the state approximately 75 miles north of Pittsburgh. The campus is set on 135 acres in a town fringe setting, offering a safe and quiet environment ideal for focused study. The campus features eight residence halls, modern science facilities, athletic venues including the Rissell‑Schreyer Dome, and the Howard Miller Student Center which houses dining and student services.

Thiel College provides college‑owned housing facilities for approximately 69% of students, with 78% of freshmen choosing to live on campus. Housing options include traditional residence halls for first‑year students, upperclassman dorms, townhouses and apartments. The standard double room housing cost is $7,500 per year, and a full meal plan is $8,100 per year. All residence halls are co‑educational and include lounges, laundry rooms and kitchen areas. Upperclassmen have additional options including apartment‑style living and townhouses with full kitchens and private bedrooms.

International students attending Thiel College are in the U.S. on F‑1 immigration status. An F‑1 student may remain in the U.S. for a period of post‑graduation practical training that is directly related to his or her field of study after receiving authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The college refers to this as Optional Practical Training (OPT). The International Student Affairs office assists students with the OPT application process and ensures students maintain valid immigration status throughout their program and after graduation.