Thomas More University, Crestview Hills
Crestview Hills, Kentucky, United States of America
Thomas More University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, just 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Founded in 1921 as Villa Madonna College, it has grown into a comprehensive university serving over 2,000 students on a 103-acre suburban campus.
Academic Profile
- Core Focus: The university emphasizes a Catholic Liberal Arts education, challenging students to examine the "ultimate meaning of life" and their responsibility to others.
- Programs: It offers 37 undergraduate majors and 5 graduate programs, with notable strengths in Business, Education, and Nursing.
- Colleges: Academics are organized into three primary units: the Robert W. Plaster College of Business, the St. Elizabeth College of Natural and Health Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
- Student Success: Maintains a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring small class sizes and individual attention. Approximately 97% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Campus & Student Life
- Athletics: Home to the Saints, the university features 31 intercollegiate athletic teams. It is currently in a transition period to rejoin the NCAA Division II.
- Recent Growth: A new 34,000-square-foot Academic Center recently opened, housing state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, a coffee shop, and a 400-seat auditorium.
- Ranking: Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as a top college in Kentucky for graduate salaries and ranked #85 in Regional Universities South by U.S. News & World Report (2026).
Admissions & Cost
- Acceptance Rate: 96% (generally test-optional).
- Financial Aid: 100% of traditional students receive some form of financial aid, with over $30 million awarded annually in scholarships and grants.
- Tuition: Listed at approximately $39,800, though the average net price for federal loan recipients is significantly lower at $17,801.