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Thomas Jefferson University
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  • 4 Year
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade A

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Jefferson is a highly rated private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,326 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Jefferson acceptance rate is 78%. Popular majors include Nursing, Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing, and Health Service Preparatory Studies. Graduating 71% of students, Jefferson alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $42,100.

About

4201 HENRY AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Thomas Jefferson University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Jefferson Admissions

Acceptance Rate
78%
Application Deadline
March 1
SAT Range
1130-1320
ACT Range
25-30
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$24,227 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$33,035 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 66 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 80 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 80 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
6
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
4
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    61%
  • On Campus
    32%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,326 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
428
Undergrads Over 25
23%
Pell Grant
39%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 57 responses
  • Driven
    23%
  • Dedicated to health science
    21%
  • Motivated to succeed
    18%
  • Loud, average.
    14%
  • High maintenance
    11%
  • Unique
    7%
  • Stressed
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
66%
Poll
43%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 84 responses
Poll
49%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 104 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 55 responses
  • Beautiful campus.
    31%
  • Rigorous academic schedule
    20%
  • Innovative
    18%
  • Well balanced
    15%
  • a hint of everything
    5%
  • overrated
    4%
  • Busy
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
71%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 40 responses

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