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Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 81% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Thomas Jefferson University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Philadelphia, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 81%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
81% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading580 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math580 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 30
1typical 50% range36
81%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences66% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,279
Earnings 5yr: $142,990
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,096
Earnings 5yr: $135,359
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,929
Earnings 5yr: $125,011
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,225
Earnings 5yr: $86,316
Debt: $25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,839
Earnings 5yr: $98,011
Debt: $30,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,597
Earnings 5yr: $77,183
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,329
Earnings 5yr: $130,532
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,407
Earnings 5yr: $87,748
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,156
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,394
Earnings 5yr: $72,903
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,402
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,121
Earnings 5yr: $67,429
Debt: N/A
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,575
Earnings 5yr: $60,274
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,992
Earnings 5yr: $62,768
Debt: $36,625
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,558
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,608
Earnings 5yr: $72,801
Debt: $31,000
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,760
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Interior Architecture.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,753
Earnings 5yr: $59,320
Debt: $27,000
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,731
Earnings 5yr: $56,844
Debt: $27,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,815
Earnings 5yr: $58,144
Debt: $26,750
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$28,928
In-State Tuition$47,505
Out-of-State Tuition$47,505
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
37%
Pell Grants
86%
Take Loans
87%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$64,335
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$77,449
Completion Signals
69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
26%
Men74%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 26% men and 74% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$58,968
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