Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 81%
Jefferson is a private university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thomas Jefferson was founded in 1824 and enrolls 9,512 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 9,512 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 81% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $45,533 |
| Out-of-State | $45,533 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Jefferson, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 620 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 25 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 | 28 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending PhilaU.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $44,400 | $44,400 |
| Fees | $1,133 | $1,133 |
| Room and Board | $17,246 | $17,246 |
| Books | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $64,379 | $64,379 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 232 | 237 | |
| Medicine | 257 | ||
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 160 | ||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 0 | 67 | 52 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 121 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 70 | 44 | |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 110 | ||
| Public Health, General | 90 | 7 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | 74 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 61 | 0 | |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 55 | ||
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 52 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 43 | ||
| Pharmacy | 41 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 38 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 | 23 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 31 | ||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 24 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 25 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 0 | 25 | |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 18 | 7 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 22 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 14 | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 20 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 19 | ||
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 14 | 3 | |
| Biotechnology | 6 | 12 | |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 18 | 0 | |
| Graphic Design | 16 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 | 3 | |
| Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality | 8 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 4 | 12 | |
| Textile Sciences and Engineering | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 11 | 3 | |
| Psychopharmacology | 13 | ||
| Biopsychology | 13 | ||
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 10 | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist | 13 | ||
| Finance, General | 12 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 12 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 12 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | ||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 11 | ||
| Human/Medical Genetics | 8 | 3 | |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 11 | ||
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 0 | 8 | |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 9 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 2 | 5 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 0 | 8 | |
| Health/Medical Psychology | 8 | ||
| Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist | 1 | 6 | |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | 0 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | 6 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 6 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | ||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | 5 | 1 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | 5 | ||
| Neuroscience | 0 | 4 | |
| Information Science/Studies | 3 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | 0 | |
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | 2 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 2 | ||
| Pharmacology | 2 | 0 | |
| Taxation | 2 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 2 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release