Thomas Jefferson University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,916
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	71%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Thomas Jefferson University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Thomas Jefferson University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Thomas Jefferson University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,116

Cost of attendance at Thomas Jefferson University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,116

Cost of attendance at Thomas Jefferson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Thomas Jefferson University received on average $33,035 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,035

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	246	39%	$4,793	$1,179,174
Other Federal Grant	246	39%	$5,853	$1,439,774
State Grant/Scholarships	179	29%	$4,097	$733,376
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	624	100%	$29,658	$18,506,784
Total Grant & Scholarships	626	100%	$33,035	$20,679,934

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson University students is 71.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.2%.

71.0%

asian 74.2% 23 students
African American 51.1% 24 students
white 76.2% 227 students
unknown 73.0% 27 students
hispanic 64.5% 40 students
International Students 52.6% 10 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Basketball Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Thomas Jefferson University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Thomas Jefferson University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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