Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University is a private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Established in its earliest form in 1824, the university officially combined with Philadelphia University in 2017. The university is named for U.S. Founding Father and president Thomas Jefferson. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Average net price: $28,928
- Undergraduate enrollment: 4,117
- Graduation rate (150%): 69%
- Graduation rate (200%): 72%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 76%
- Student to faculty ratio: 12:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $77,449
- Median earnings (8 years): $68,761
- Median earnings (6 years): $64,335
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Philadelphia, PA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Thomas Jefferson University include Nursing, Health Services, Family Practice Nurse.
- Nursing (232 bachelor's) · median earnings $99,839 4 years after graduation · median debt $12,500
- Health Services (160 bachelor's) · median earnings $71,608 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,900
- Family Practice Nurse (110 bachelor's) · median earnings $99,839 4 years after graduation · median debt $12,500
- Architectural and Building Sciences (70 bachelor's) · median earnings $68,760 4 years after graduation · median debt $31,000
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other (61 bachelor's) · median earnings $106,225 4 years after graduation · median debt $12,500
- Pre-medicine (52 bachelor's) · median earnings $106,225 4 years after graduation · median debt $12,500
- Fashion Merchandising (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $57,815 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,750
- Health (32 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,383 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,899
- Psychology (20 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,371 4 years after graduation
- Business Administration and Management (20 bachelor's) · median earnings $74,992 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,875
Degree mix: Business 7%, Engineering 2%, Computer Science 1%, Health 80%, Biological Sciences 5%, Psychology 4%, Communication 2%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Thomas Jefferson University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $20,809 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $20,809
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $20,445
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $24,652
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $29,949
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $34,317
- In-state tuition and fees: $47,505
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $47,505
- Books and supplies: $1,600
- On-campus room and board: $15,834
- Off-campus room and board: $18,438
- Off-campus with family: $3,668
- Typical cost of attendance: $64,939
- Sticker vs net gap: 55%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 37%
- Federal loan recipients: 86%
- Average institutional grant: $30,668
- Average federal loan: $3,994
- Median debt at graduation: $14,744
Admissions
Thomas Jefferson University admits 81% of applicants. Of students admitted, 12% enrolled.
- Applications: 7,087
- Admitted: 5,738
- Enrolled: 697
- Yield (first-choice signal): 12%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 4,117
- Women: 73%
- Commuter share (estimated): 49%
- Part-time undergraduates: 11%
- Age 25 and older: 19%
- Graduate students: 2,694
- Graduation rate: 69%
- Come back after freshman year: 82%
- First-generation: 33%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 13%
- Student to faculty: 12:1
- Professor salary: $134,829
- Associate professor salary: $109,954
- Assistant professor salary: $84,249
- On-campus housing capacity: 2,080
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Average SAT: 1,240
- Average ACT: 27
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Thomas Jefferson University acceptance rate? Thomas Jefferson University admits 81% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $20,809 a year after aid. Average net price is $28,928.
What majors does Thomas Jefferson University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Health Services, Family Practice Nurse, Architectural and Building Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.
What is the average salary after Thomas Jefferson University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $77,449 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Thomas Jefferson University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 76% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 69%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Thomas Jefferson University official site: https://jefferson.edu.