Thomas Jefferson University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Thomas Jefferson University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 8,290 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1824 and is one of the 32 colleges located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

At Thomas Jefferson University you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
87
Thomas Jefferson University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 87 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Thomas Jefferson University student retention rate is high at 82% (above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Thomas Jefferson University is good - 71%.

Student to faculty ratio at Thomas Jefferson University is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, about $43,100 per year. The additional fees at Thomas Jefferson University beyond tuition are around $1,100; which comes to $44,200 per academic year.

Read the details about Thomas Jefferson University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
According to government data, 5,723 applications were submitted and 5,085 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Thomas Jefferson University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
Thomas Jefferson University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Thomas Jefferson University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Thomas Jefferson University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,100 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, around $6,900 a year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Thomas Jefferson University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Thomas Jefferson University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Thomas Jefferson University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19107, USA
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