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Thomas Jefferson University
  • 4 Year
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Thomas Jefferson University
#20 in Best Colleges for Design in America
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA
  • 1,055 reviews
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    Thomas Jefferson University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    87%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,484 / year
    Poll
    34%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 59 responses
    Poll
    52%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 88 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,622 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 76 responses
    • Commonthread
      33%
    • Cooking your own food
      20%
    • Ted's
      13%
    • Ravenhill
      12%
    • Anywhere in Center City
      9%
    • Hospital cafeteria or around campus
      9%
    • Tuttleman
      4%
    43%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 75 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 55 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      25%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      51%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      22%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      2%

    Safety

    Safety
    A minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    89%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 65 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 33 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      48%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      48%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 49 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      33%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      47%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      10%
    • Not very visible.
      8%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 97 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      1%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      24%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      48%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      27%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Dance, International Student Organizations, Radio Station, Student Government
    Music
    Choral Groups, Jazz Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 26 responses
    • Chicken Tender Thursday
      31%
    • Farmers market
      15%
    • Sex Toy Bingo
      15%
    • Saturday and Sunday Brunch at Ravenhill Dining
      12%
    • OPEN HOUSE
      8%
    • The Talent Show
      8%
    • 25 cent wings Wednesdays at Cactus on Main Street
      4%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 68 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      1%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      15%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      19%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      22%
    • Parties? What parties?
      43%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 29 responses
    • ram madness
      28%
    • Halloween
      21%
    • JeffHope Ball
      14%
    • We don't party
      10%
    • Winter ball
      10%
    • Annual Sustainability Forum
      7%
    • Department parties
      7%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    43%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 77 responses
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