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

5,135

Applied

4,010

Accepted

3,754

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,820

Females Applied

3,048

Females Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,315

Males Applied

962

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.73

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 31st	December 3rd	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 3rd
Transfer	July 15th	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		570	655
SAT Math		560	670
ACT Composite		25	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

44,400

Private

Fees

1,133

Full-time student fees

14,715

Room & board

6,880

Room only

Financial Aid

31,946

Avg. Financial Aid Package

37,553

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,955

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,826

Avg. Loan Aid

29,193

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,754

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

38%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.3%
Black or African American	13.2%
White or Caucasian	53.77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	13.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	3.94%
Other	2.25%

Gender

Male (25.17%)

Female (74.83%)

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
Baseball		Division 2	No
Basketball		Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2	No
Fencing		No	No
Golf		Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		Division 2	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 2	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2	No
Fencing		No	No
Golf		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball		Division 2	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 2	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball		Division 2	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

803

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 300

Part-time - 503

Male - 292

Female - 511