Overview

Thomas Jefferson University is a University institution located in Philadelphia, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Edison Building, 130 South Ninth Street
Philadelphia, PA  19107
United States

Contact Ms. Karen Jacobs
Director of Admissions
Email: chpadmissions@mail.tju.edu
Phone: 215-503-8890
Fax: 215-503-7241

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architectural Technology/technician
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Organizational Communication, General
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Science/studies
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Textile Sciences And Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physician Assistant
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biopsychology
Sustainability Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Health/medical Psychology
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Fashion/apparel Design
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts
Graphic Design
Industrial And Product Design

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,469

Applied

3,121

Accepted

3,783

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,218

Females Applied

2,264

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,251

Males Applied

857

Males Accepted

69%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.67

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview 2 recommendations
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 4th
Transfer	July 5th	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		550	630
SAT Math		540	640
ACT Composite		20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,900

Private

Fees

1,066

Full-time student fees

14,287

Room & board

6,679

Room only

Financial Aid

28,158

Avg. Financial Aid Package

38,220

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,313

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,589

Avg. Loan Aid

15,555

Avg. Grant Aid

21,305

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

53%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,783

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

38%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.43%
Black or African American	13.29%
White or Caucasian	54.01%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	7.97%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	8.13%
Other	2.19%

Gender

Male (27.2%)

Female (72.8%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	23%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

826

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 318

Part-time - 508

Male - 240

Female - 587