C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
85/100 · earnings-weighted

Thomas Jefferson University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
🌐 www.jefferson.edu/
Thomas Jefferson University — acceptance rate 86%, tuition $44,400
Thomas Jefferson University — acceptance rate 86%, tuition $44,400
Thomas Jefferson University campus, Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Jefferson University campus, Philadelphia, PA. Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
F
12/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
B+
80/100
Prestige
C
40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,315
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Thomas Jefferson University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$77,449
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$64,335
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,744
Median debt at graduation
68.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,243
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
37.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 93rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Thomas Jefferson University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$82,918$106,225+50%#18 of 253#16$12,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$85,656$99,839+12%#131 of 966#120$12,500
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions—$83,402+10%#24 of 93#18—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$45,225$74,992+10%#238 of 1176#211$25,875
Accounting and Related Services—$72,558-5%#415 of 796#424—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$43,635$71,608+17%#30 of 156#22$25,900
Architectural Sciences and Technology$55,334$68,760-2%#12 of 22#10$31,000
Interior Architecture$44,696$68,753+14%#2 of 17#4$27,000
Design and Applied Arts$36,433$59,731+16%#82 of 299#72$27,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$40,407$57,815-3%#18 of 42#17$25,750
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$43,964$56,119+11%#20 of 59#22$27,750
Health and Medical Administrative Services$39,814$55,383-6%#174 of 275#174$27,899
Psychology—$55,371+9%#234 of 1027#185—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Thomas Jefferson University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $318,784
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,073/mo — vs ~$787/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 08102 (11.5% cap, Camden)

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🏆 Where Thomas Jefferson University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
of 24 schools
#12
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
of 17 schools
#12
Fashion Merchandising
of 17 schools
#17
Fashion/Apparel Design
of 24 schools
#24
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
of 45 schools
#29
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $44,400 $44,400
Room $7,086
Board $7,236
Total Cost (On-Campus) $68,557 $68,557

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
39%
Receive Pell Grants
93%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

8,315
Total Students
73%
Women
81%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Hispanic 9%
Black 12%
Asian 16%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 49%
Hybrid (Some Online) 37%
Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 81%
25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Thomas Jefferson University?
Thomas Jefferson University has an acceptance rate of 86%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Thomas Jefferson University?
Tuition at Thomas Jefferson University is $44,400 for in-state students and $44,400 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Thomas Jefferson University?
The graduation rate at Thomas Jefferson University is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Thomas Jefferson University a good school?
Thomas Jefferson University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson University?
Thomas Jefferson University has a total enrollment of 8,315 students. Most students (81%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology