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Thomas Jefferson University

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Philadelphia, PA

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Thomas Jefferson University, in Philadelphia, PA, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,755 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 81% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $106,225/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate81%
SAT range1160–1330
ACT range25–30
Undergrads3,755
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$64,197
4-year grad rate68%
Median earnings, 10yr out$77,449

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans86%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out87%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architectural Sciences and Technology$68,760/yr
Interior Architecture$68,753/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$74,992/yr
Accounting and Related Services$72,558/yr
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$57,815/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$106,225/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$99,839/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$83,402/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$71,608/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$55,383/yr
Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$56,119/yr
Psychology, General$55,371/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$59,731/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,080
Typical room charge$6,880
Typical board charge$7,025

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Thomas Jefferson University's acceptance rate?

Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA admits approximately 81% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Thomas Jefferson University?

Admitted students at Thomas Jefferson University typically score between 1160–1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Thomas Jefferson University?

Admitted students at Thomas Jefferson University typically score between 25–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost?

Thomas Jefferson University's total cost of attendance is reported at $64,197 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Thomas Jefferson University?

Thomas Jefferson University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Thomas Jefferson University require students to live on campus?

No -- Thomas Jefferson University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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