Overview

Thomas Jefferson University is a University institution located in Philadelphia, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Edison Building, 130 South Ninth Street
Philadelphia, PA  19107
United States

Contact Ms. Karen Jacobs
Director of Admissions
Email: chpadmissions@mail.tju.edu
Phone: 215-503-8890
Fax: 215-503-7241

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architectural Technology/technician
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Organizational Communication, General
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Science/studies
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Textile Sciences And Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physician Assistant
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biopsychology
Sustainability Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Health/medical Psychology
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Fashion/apparel Design
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts
Graphic Design
Industrial And Product Design

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,083

Applied

5,240

Accepted

3,731

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,468

Females Applied

3,824

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,615

Males Applied

1,416

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.68

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview 2 recommendations
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 31st	December 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st	No
Transfer	July 15th	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		560	670
SAT Math		590	680
ACT Composite		27	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

46,175

Private

Fees

1,180

Full-time student fees

15,834

Room & board

7,441

Room only

Financial Aid

34,667

Avg. Financial Aid Package

40,717

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

18,454

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,052

Avg. Loan Aid

31,326

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,731

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

36%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.13%
Black or African American	15.4%
White or Caucasian	45.23%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	16.72%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	5.12%
Other	2.05%

Gender

Male (26.21%)

Female (73.79%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	30%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2	No
Basketball		Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2	No
Fencing		No	No
Golf		Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		Division 2	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 2	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2	No
Fencing		No	No
Golf		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball		Division 2	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 2	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball		Division 2	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

930

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 293

Part-time - 637

Male - 309

Female - 621