Overview

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

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

7,082

Applied

5,735

Accepted

3,772

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,178

Females Applied

4,189

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,904

Males Applied

1,546

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.73

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	July 31st	December 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st	No
Transfer	July 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	580	660
SAT Math	-	580	670
ACT Composite	-	25	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

48,022

Private

Fees

1,228

Full-time student fees

16,387

Room & board

7,701

Room only

Financial Aid

34,256

Avg. Financial Aid Package

40,961

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

20,119

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,723

Avg. Loan Aid

17,614

Avg. Grant Aid

31,684

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

83.1%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,772

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

35%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.11%
Black or African American	16.7%
White or Caucasian	43.49%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	16.01%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	5.67%
Other	1.92%

Gender

Male (26.38%)

Female (73.62%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

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

860

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 346

Part-time - 514

Male - 114

Female - 232