Thomas Jefferson University
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$41,900
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About Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,754, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 71%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $41,900.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
78% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
84% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
71% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1130-1320
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards8k
Students enrolled
66%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
56%
Asian
14%
Black
10%
Hispanic
9%
Unknown
4%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
73%
Socio-economic diversity
39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
27
Total Online Enrollment
5,467
Percent of Programs Online
79% On-campus
21% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 29% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 20% online
Graduate Certificate 44% online
Master's 16% online
Doctorate 11% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $41,900 | $41,900 |
Graduate | $22,068 | $22,068 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,600 |
On-campus room and board | $14,287 |
On-campus other expenses | $5,004 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,287 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $7,035 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,858 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $62,791 | $62,791 |
Off-campus without family | $64,822 | $64,822 |
Off-campus with family | $48,358 | $48,358 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
39%
State Grant Aid
29%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
39%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$68k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate Development
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate Development
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
BA
MA
DOC
6Construction Trades
BA
MA
DOC
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Textile Sciences and Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Textile Sciences and Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Textile Sciences and Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Textile Sciences and Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Associate/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Associate/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
12Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
13Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biopsychology
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biopsychology
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biopsychology
BA
MA
DOC
15Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
17Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
18Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Design
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Applied Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Design
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Applied Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Product Design
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Applied Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Product Design
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Applied Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
BA
MA
DOC
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