Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1824Large citySEVP certified
About
Thomas Jefferson University is a private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Established in its earliest form in 1824, the university officially combined with Philadelphia University in 2017. The university is named for U.S. Founding Father and president Thomas Jefferson. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". To signify its heritage, the university sometimes carries the nomenclature Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) in its branding.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$49,450
- Estimated total for international students
- US$62,828
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,755
- Graduate students
- 4,466
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 12 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 81%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 580–660 · Maths 580–670
- ACT
- 25–30
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$78,311
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (137)
Bachelor's degrees43 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiopsychologyBiotechnologyBuilding/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsEngineering, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInterior ArchitectureInternational BusinessLandscape ArchitectureMarketingMechanical EngineeringNon-Professional Legal StudiesPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTextile Sciences and Engineering
Master's degrees47 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianDesign and Applied ArtsEngineering, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHomeland SecurityIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInterior ArchitectureManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal Estate DevelopmentRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologySecurity Science and TechnologySpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSustainability StudiesTaxationTextile Sciences and Engineering
Doctoral degrees14 subjects
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesGeneticsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsTextile Sciences and Engineering
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
MedicinePharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees4 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Undergraduate certificates5 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative Services
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Graduate certificates19 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAlternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer Software and Media ApplicationsConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHomeland SecurityMovement and Mind-Body Therapies and EducationPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.