Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA · Large city

AskSchool #269 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Test optional
Acceptance rate
81.0%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$28,928
Sticker price $64,197
Graduation rate
69%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$77,449
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
81.0%
Applicants (fall 2023)
6,084
Admitted (fall 2023)
5,241
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
783
Yield (admitted who enroll)
15%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
86%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
88%
SAT reading, middle 50%
580–660
SAT math, middle 50%
580–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
27% / 2%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
required
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$22,537
Family income $30–48k$24,407
Family income $48–75k$24,680
Family income $75–110k$29,734
Family income $110k+$34,889
Full sticker price (per year)
$64,197
Tuition & fees – in-state
$47,505
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$47,505
Median debt at graduation
$14,744
Students with federal loans
86%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
69%
Freshmen who return for year 2
82%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$68,709
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$77,449

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
3,755
Graduate students
4,466
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
74%
Students receiving Pell grants
37%
Full-time faculty
40%

Undergraduate diversity

White43%
Black17%
Asian16%
Hispanic14%
Two or more5.7%
International1.9%
Unknown1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions67%
Architecture7.5%
Business & Marketing5.8%
Psychology4.6%
Visual & Performing Arts3.8%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences3.0%
Computer & Information Sciences1.6%
Engineering1.5%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Susan Aldridge
Main phone
(215) 955-6000
Address
1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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