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Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $25,555
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $78,311
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Thomas Jefferson University is a private nonprofit college in Philadelphia, PA with 3,755 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, and admitted students average 1243 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,555 per year ($20,022 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $78,311 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,084
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,241
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–660
200800
SAT Math580–670
200800
ACT Composite25–30
136
What Thomas Jefferson University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $62,828
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $49,450
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$20,022
- $30–48k$21,921
- $48–75k$22,768
- $75–110k$26,510
- $110k+$32,087
Get a personal estimate with Thomas Jefferson University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $78,311
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $15,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,755
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White44%
- Hispanic14%
- Black17%
- Asian16%
Thomas Jefferson University FAQ
What is Thomas Jefferson University's acceptance rate?+
Thomas Jefferson University admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Thomas Jefferson University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1243.
What ACT score do you need for Thomas Jefferson University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–30.
Is Thomas Jefferson University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Thomas Jefferson University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,084 students applied to Thomas Jefferson University and 5,241 were admitted; 783 enrolled.
Does Thomas Jefferson University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Thomas Jefferson University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Thomas Jefferson University require an essay?+
Thomas Jefferson University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $62,828 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,555.
What is Thomas Jefferson University's graduation rate?+
71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 216366 · How we use this data
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