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Thomas Jefferson University

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Thomas Jefferson University is a private urban institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1259.

A mid-sized campus of 3.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $77,449 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,163.

Established
1824
Motto
"Redefining humanly possible"
Mascot
Phil the Ram
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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86%Acceptance
1259SAT Avg
3,708Students
13:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$77,449Earnings 10yr
$28,163Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Thomas Jefferson University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1259

Reading & WritingMid: 610
590680
MathMid: 615
560670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2732

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1259

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$45,683
Room & Board$17,246
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$62,110
Average Net Price$28,163
Median Debt at Graduation$14,744
Monthly Payment (10yr)$156

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,809
$30–48K$20,445
$48–75K$24,652
$75–110K$29,949
$110K+$34,317

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,163

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

15.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

27

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (123)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,708
Gender Split
74% / 26%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Black 15%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 17%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.2%
Freshman Retention82.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$64,335
8 Years$68,761
10 Years$77,449

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$86,600
Men
$144,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#127
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#88

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Rams

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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