Thomas Jefferson University
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$40,680
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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 3,783, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 46 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $40,680.
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.
70% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
70% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 20-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1090-1270
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
79%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
55%
Two or more races
12%
Black
10%
Hispanic
10%
Unknown
5%
Asian
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
71%
Socio-economic diversity
34% 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
22
Total Online Enrollment
6,552
Percent of Programs Online
82% On-campus
18% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 25% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 22% online
Graduate Certificate 36% online
Master's 14% online
Doctorate 6% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $40,680 | $40,680 |
Graduate | $21,420 | $21,420 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,600 |
On-campus room and board | $13,869 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,443 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,869 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,717 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,717 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $60,592 | $60,592 |
Off-campus without family | $60,866 | $60,866 |
Off-campus with family | $46,997 | $46,997 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
34%
State Grant Aid
26%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
34%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
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 2020-2021 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
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
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
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
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
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
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
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
- Basketball
- Golf
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