About Thiel College Thiel College is an independent institution founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 undergraduate majors and minors, 3 graduate degree programs, 25 varsity sports, and a 12:1 student-faculty ratio to more than 950 students. A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it has for more than 150 years.