Thomas Jefferson University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Thomas Jefferson University is a private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving roughly 3,755 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 80.97% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $77,449 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $47,505
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,928 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.97% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,755 88.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.57%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 33.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 39.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1243
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,189
- Applicants (IPEDS): 6,084
- Room & Board: $15,834 annual estimate
Thomas Jefferson University: what the data shows
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Thomas Jefferson University?
Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, PA (ZIP 19107).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Thomas Jefferson University public or private?
Thomas Jefferson University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost?
Published tuition: $47,505.
Average net price after aid: $28,928.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,537 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,407 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,680 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,734 |
| $110,001+ | $34,889 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $190,020.
How hard is it to get into Thomas Jefferson University?
Admission rate: 80.97%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1243 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Thomas Jefferson University?
Total enrollment: 3,755 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,189 students.
Graduate enrollment: 4,466 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Thomas Jefferson University?
150%-time completion rate: 68.57%.
First-year retention: 82.5%.
What do graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn?
Median earnings: $64,335 six years after entry; $77,449 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,744.
37.47% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Thomas Jefferson University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (521 completions)
- Medicine (257 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (160 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (147 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (121 completions)
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (117 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (110 completions)
- Public Health, General (104 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (94 completions)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other (93 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Thomas Jefferson University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.97%; completion rate 68.57%; median earnings $77,449 at 10 years; net price $28,928. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$47,505
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Thomas Jefferson University was $47,505.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,928
2024 Value
In 2024 Thomas Jefferson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,928.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$115,712 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,928 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$190,020 4-Year Tuition
$15,834 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$64,939 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$259,756 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Thomas Jefferson University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
86.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Thomas Jefferson University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Thomas Jefferson University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2018–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $40,651 | $40,651 | $25,743 |
| 2019 | $41,866 | $41,866 | $25,162 |
| 2020 | $41,866 | $41,866 | $26,569 |
| 2021 | $43,116 | $43,116 | $22,018 |
| 2022 | $44,350 | $44,350 | $26,290 |
| 2023 | $45,683 | $45,683 | $28,163 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80.97% Acceptance Rate
6,084 Total Applicants
5,241 Students Admitted
783 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.94% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1243
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Thomas Jefferson University reported total enrollment of about 3,755 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.5%), Black or African American (16.7%), and Asian (16.0%). About 37.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Thomas Jefferson University in 2024 is 3,755 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,189 students. Graduate enrollment is about 4,466 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 43.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
58.04% 100% Completion Time
68.57% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 58.04% of students graduating from Thomas Jefferson University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Medicine: 51% male / 49% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 16% male / 84% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Thomas Jefferson University.
Return on Investment
$14,744 Median Student Debt
$77,449 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
569.33% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Thomas Jefferson University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 82 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 521 completions
2. Medicine: 257 completions
3. Health Professions and Related Programs: 160 completions
4. Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 147 completions
5. Physician Associate/Assistant: 121 completions
6. Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology: 117 completions
7. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 110 completions
8. Public Health, General: 104 completions
9. Business Administration and Management, General: 94 completions
Most popular programs at Thomas Jefferson University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Thomas Jefferson University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Thomas Jefferson University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 39.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,627
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $32,364
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Thomas Jefferson University is a private non-profit institution located in Philadelphia, PA, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medicine, Health Professions and Related Programs. Enrollment is approximately 3,755 students. Student body composition includes White (43.5%), Black or African American (16.7%), Asian (16.0%). The admission rate is 80.97%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1243. The 150%-time completion rate is 68.57%. Approximately 37.47% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 82 distinct degree programs, Thomas Jefferson University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Jefferson University located?
Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
What is Thomas Jefferson University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Thomas Jefferson University is 81.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,084 applicants and 5,241 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost?
Reported tuition is $47,505 and average net price is $28,928 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,834 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Thomas Jefferson University?
Thomas Jefferson University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,189 students, White (43.5%), Black or African American (16.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Thomas Jefferson University?
About 33.0% of students at Thomas Jefferson University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Thomas Jefferson University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Thomas Jefferson University reports midpoint SAT about 1243 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn?
Median earnings are $64,335 six years after entry and $77,449 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Thomas Jefferson University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Thomas Jefferson University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,744.
Is Thomas Jefferson University public or private?
Thomas Jefferson University is a private nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Thomas Jefferson University an HBCU?
No. Thomas Jefferson University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Thomas Jefferson University a tribal college?
No. Thomas Jefferson University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.