PrivateUrbanThomas Jefferson University
Jefferson
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Thomas Jefferson University is a private urban institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1259.
A mid-sized campus of 3.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $77,449 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,163.
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Varsity Sports — Rams
History & Fun Facts
- •At the 1876 Centennial Exposition, local textile manufacturers noticed that Philadelphia's textile industry was falling behind its rivals' capacity, technology, and ability.
- •In 1880, they formed the Philadelphia Association of Manufacturers of Textile Fabrics, with Theodore C.
- •In early 1884, Search himself taught the first classes of the Philadelphia Textile School to five students at 1336 Spring Garden Street.
- •The school was officially opened on November 5, 1884.
- •The school moved to 1303-1307 Buttonwood Street in 1891, then moved again in 1893.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1259
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
15.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (123)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
27
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + large city premium
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