Overview
Built for a future that has yet to be defined, Jefferson is crossing disciplines to bring unrivaled innovation and discovery to higher education. Through boundary-breaking collaboration, research and hands-on, experiential learning, we equip graduates with leadership and analytical skills shaped for an accelerated job market. At Jefferson, we are reshaping education for the 21st century.
There’s no better way to prepare for your future profession than by spending your undergraduate and graduate years immersed in, and informed by, hands-on experiences among colleagues within connected professions and disciplines. This approach creates team-based learning, collaboration and decision-making — with an appreciation for many points of view. Just like in the real world.
Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$24,697
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1222
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $49,250 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $41,900 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,387 |
| Books and Supplies | $2500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
82%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
88%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,890
88%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,975
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$23,959
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
27%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3741
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,975
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$48,813,130
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,915,933
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
74%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,784
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$287
Students receiving federal loans
89%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$7,825
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,529
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
3746
Students Applied
53%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1123
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1 | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
24%
Submitting ACT
63%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1222
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,105
Total Number of Undergrads
3,771
0
100
53%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
58
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
37%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
34%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
83%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Rams
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
8
Thomas Jefferson University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$77,450
Top 5 Employers
Burlington
URBN (Anthropologie, Free People)
Gensler
WRT, LLC
Stantec
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,750
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$287
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