Thomas Jefferson University
Private college · Philadelphia, PA · 3,755 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
81%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1160–1330
ACT (middle 50%)
25–30
Average net price
$25,555
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$62,828
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
71%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Thomas Jefferson University?
Thomas Jefferson University accepts about 81 of every 100 applicants (81%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1330 on the SAT. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1160, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–30.
The latest federal data says Thomas Jefferson University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Thomas Jefferson University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $62,828 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,555 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $49,450 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$49,450
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$49,450
- Room & board$16,387
- Total cost of attendance$62,828
- Average net price after grants$25,555
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Architecture, Business.
Thomas Jefferson University FAQ
- What is Thomas Jefferson University's acceptance rate?
- 81% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Thomas Jefferson University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1160–1330. Aim for 1330 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Thomas Jefferson University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–30.
- Is Thomas Jefferson University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Thomas Jefferson University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Thomas Jefferson University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost?
- About $62,828 a year before aid; $25,555 on average after grants.
- What is Thomas Jefferson University's FAFSA school code?
- 012393. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Thomas Jefferson University receives your information.
- What is Thomas Jefferson University's graduation rate?
- 71% of students finish within six years.
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