Thomas Jefferson University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #465 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #169 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #147 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #4 of 19 | In Philadelphia |
| #36 of 1,621 | For Ophthalmology |
| Top100 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 3,771
- Graduates
- 4,515
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.jefferson.edu
Thomas Jefferson University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Thomas Jefferson University has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 90% | 89% |
| Applicants | 5,723 | 1,460 | 4,238 |
| Admissions | 5,085 | 1,308 | 3,754 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 756 | 200 | 556 |
3,056 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,353 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
206 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1130
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Thomas Jefferson University are 1130-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Thomas Jefferson University are 27-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4373 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1217 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 914 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 760 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 407 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 362 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 241 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Thomas Jefferson University is $28,110 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,122 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,768 |
| $48-75K | $21,212 |
| $75-110K | $28,092 |
| $110K+ | $31,864 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,100 | $22,509 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,100 | $22,509 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,100 | $22,509 |
| Fee in-district | $1,250 | $594 |
| Fee in-state | $1,250 | $594 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,250 | $594 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,080 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,905 |
| Room charge | $6,880 |
| Meal charge | $7,025 |
Thomas Jefferson University majors
Thomas Jefferson University has granted 1,113 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 977 master's across 35 programs, and 481 doctorate degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Thomas Jefferson University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 332 | 324 | ||
| Medicine | 259 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 31 | 12 | 78 | 34 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 138 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 134 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 128 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 74 | ||
| Public Health, General | 87 | 2 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 71 | |||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 47 | 19 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 61 | |||
| Pharmacy | 56 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 52 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 41 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 37 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 36 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | 26 | ||
| Psychology, General | 30 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | 19 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 17 | 7 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 18 | 5 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 19 | 3 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 21 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 3 | 16 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 19 | |||
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | 16 | 1 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 15 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 15 | |||
| Pre-Law Studies | 15 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | 12 | ||
| Graphic Design | 14 | |||
| Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality | 14 | |||
| Human & Medical Genetics | 7 | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | |||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 12 | |||
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | 4 | 7 | ||
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | 10 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Biopsychology | 10 | |||
| Biotechnology | 2 | 7 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |||
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 8 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 7 | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 7 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 7 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 5 | 1 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 6 | |||
| Finance, General | 6 | |||
| Taxation | 6 | |||
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Health Communication | 5 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | |||
| Accounting | 4 | |||
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 4 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | |||
| Cell & Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | 1 | 2 | ||
| Health & Medical Physics | 3 | |||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 3 | |||
| Neuroscience | 3 | |||
| Pharmacology | 3 | |||
| Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 2 | |||
| Landscape Architecture | 2 | |||
| Psychopharmacology | 2 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |||
| Medical Office Computer Specialist & Assistant | 1 | |||
| Textile Sciences and Engineering | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 37 | 1,113 | 977 | 481 |
Thomas Jefferson University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 64% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Thomas Jefferson University is a world-class research university with 50,898 scientific papers published and 1,636,362 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Pathology, Biochemistry, Surgery, Psychology, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 468 | 3888 |
| 1992 | 518 | 4383 |
| 1993 | 599 | 5660 |
| 1994 | 630 | 6620 |
| 1995 | 712 | 7937 |
| 1996 | 777 | 9775 |
| 1997 | 817 | 13216 |
| 1998 | 796 | 15877 |
| 1999 | 727 | 18253 |
| 2000 | 758 | 20035 |
| 2001 | 832 | 21848 |
| 2002 | 913 | 23697 |
| 2003 | 927 | 26469 |
| 2004 | 900 | 28075 |
| 2005 | 985 | 31088 |
| 2006 | 1070 | 34184 |
| 2007 | 1017 | 37543 |
| 2008 | 1107 | 39758 |
| 2009 | 1148 | 43767 |
| 2010 | 1312 | 48479 |
| 2011 | 1362 | 53723 |
| 2012 | 1621 | 59143 |
| 2013 | 1691 | 64557 |
| 2014 | 1753 | 69293 |
| 2015 | 2029 | 74289 |
| 2016 | 2146 | 76076 |
| 2017 | 2308 | 81757 |
| 2018 | 2428 | 84411 |
| 2019 | 2671 | 92965 |
| 2020 | 3030 | 112190 |
| 2021 | 3093 | 125504 |
| 2022 | 2895 | 128255 |
| 2023 | 2972 | 123596 |
Thomas Jefferson University alumni
-
J. Marion Sims
- Enrolled in Thomas Jefferson University
- In 1835 graduated with Doctor of Medicine
- Occupations
- physiciansurgeongynaecologist
- Biography
-
James Marion Sims was an American physician in the field of surgery. His most famous work was the development of a surgical technique for the repair of vesicovaginal fistula, a severe complication of obstructed childbirth. He is also remembered for inventing the Sims speculum, Sims sigmoid catheter, and the Sims position. Against significant opposition, he established, in New York, the first hospital specifically for women. He was forced out of the hospital he founded because he insisted on treating cancer patients; he played a small role in the creation of the nation's first cancer hospital, which opened after his death.
-
Robert Gallo
- Occupations
- university teacheroncologistimmunologistvirologistphysician
- Biography
-
Robert Charles Gallo is an American biomedical researcher. He is best known for his role in establishing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as the infectious agent responsible for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and in the development of the HIV blood test, and he has been a major contributor to subsequent HIV research.
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Carlos Juan Finlay
- Occupations
- physicianmedical researcher
- Biography
-
Carlos Juan Finlay was a Cuban epidemiologist recognized as a pioneer in the research of yellow fever, determining that it was transmitted through mosquitoes Aedes aegypti.
-
Anson Jones
- Occupations
- physicianpoliticianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Anson Jones was a doctor, businessman, member of Congress, and the fourth and last president of the Republic of Texas.
General info
| Alternative names | TJU Philadelphia University |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1824 |
| Academic calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 5,278 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1020 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,604,000 |
| Phone | 2159556000 |