Thomas Jefferson University
private · Founded 1824 · Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance Rate
86.10%
Enrollment
8,315
Tuition & Fees
$46,666
Graduation Rate
68.00%
Retention Rate
82.00%
Off-Campus Needed
3,742
Jefferson Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
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Can You Get Into Jefferson?
Jefferson admitted just 5,241 of 6,084 applicants — a 86.10% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
57% above state avg
41% below state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
590–680
SAT Math
560–670
ACT Composite
27–32
Coming to Jefferson from out of state?
32% of freshmen aren't from Pennsylvania. If you're moving for Jefferson, start your housing search early — only 55.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near JeffersonWhat Will Jefferson Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 87.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
29% below state avg
Per-credit cost: $1,396 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Jefferson's on-campus room and board adds up to $14,322 per year ($1,194/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $7,086 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $591/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $7,236 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 2,080 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Jefferson?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
296 graduates · 85.14% women
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
134 graduates · 88.81% women
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
134 graduates · 88.81% women
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
73 graduates · 50.68% women
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.
61 graduates · 81.97% women
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
53 graduates · 56.6% women
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
32 graduates · 81.25% women
Fashion Merchandising.
27 graduates · 92.59% women
Psychology, General.
26 graduates · 88.46% women
Fashion/Apparel Design.
25 graduates · 88% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 4,584 graduate students and only 2,080 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Jefferson?
Philadelphia, PA — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
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Neighborhoods near Jefferson
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How Does Jefferson Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Jefferson reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Jefferson?
82.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 68.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
2% below state avg
8% below state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Jefferson Reviews
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3,742 Jefferson Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 8,315 students and only 2,080 dorm beds, 45% of Jefferson students live off campus.
3,731
Undergraduates
4,584
Graduate Students
3,742
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University.