Founded in 1866 as a coeducational college, Thiel College is an independent liberal arts institution, offering innovative undergraduate and graduate programs. Situated between the Shenango and the Little Shenango rivers, Thiel is located on a 135-acre, tree-lined campus in in the heart of western Pennsylvania’s hill country. Shaped by its Lutheran heritage, the College provides an accessible and inclusive learning environment and services a diverse population of students. Thiel offers robust co-curricular and athletic experiences and fosters lifelong growth, learning, and relationships.

About Thiel College

Be What You Want To Be

 Thiel students come from across the country and abroad. From small towns and big cities. What they have in common is the desire to achieve success in graduate and undergraduate programs, on athletic fields and courts, in clubs and organizations and in their communities as they create a better world through learning, leadership and service.

This is what Thiel is all about students having an exceptional college experience at an affordable price.

When you choose Thiel College, your educational investment will return value for your lifetime. Just ask anyone you meet on campus; we are passionate about helping our students succeed. Thiel (pronounced "teel") offers a multidisciplinary grounding in the liberal arts with a comprehensive, integrated knowledge base for your chosen profession. You'll experience theoretical learning, practical and hands-on assignments, service learning activities and internships - for the finest career preparation you can imagine. A wide variety of co-curricular activities will help you develop leadership skills you didn't know you had. A challenging and supportive honors program will push you to grow and learn like you never thought you could!

Mission Statement

Thiel College prepares students for careers and lives of meaning and purpose and empowers individuals to reach their full potential in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.