More selective than 54% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $64,197. College Scorecard.
Higher than 68% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 76% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 90% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 91% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Thomas Jefferson University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 6,084 applicants, Thomas Jefferson University admitted 5,241 and 783 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1330 on the SAT or 25–30 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Thomas Jefferson University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Pennsylvania residents with financial need may receive a PA State Grant: up to $6,000 a year in 2026-27 at approved colleges, depending on need and the college. Not included in the prices above. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), PA State Grant
What Thomas Jefferson University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Thomas Jefferson University took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Pennsylvania. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,537 | $95,332 | 2.3 years |
| $30–48k | $24,407 | $103,242 | 2.5 years |
| $48–75k | $24,680 | $104,396 | 2.5 years |
| $75–110k | $29,734 | $125,775 | 3.0 years |
| $110k+ | $34,889 | $147,580 | 3.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (54% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($77,449) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $41,652 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Thomas Jefferson University majors, earnings & careers
Thomas Jefferson University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Engineering · 8
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Communications & Media · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
Highest-earning majors at Thomas Jefferson University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $106,225 | $25,000 |
| Nursing | $99,839 | $30,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $83,402 | — |
| Business Administration | $74,992 | $36,625 |
| Accounting | $72,558 | — |
| Health Sciences | $71,608 | $31,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $68,760 | $31,000 |
| Interior Architecture | $68,753 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 42 majors
- Accounting$72,558
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$106,225
- Architectural Sciences and Technology$68,760
- Architecture—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology—
- Biopsychology—
- Biotechnology—
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Building / Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection—
- Business Administration$74,992
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Construction Engineering Technology / Technician—
- Criminal Justice—
- Engineering—
- Finance—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$59,731
- Health Administration$55,383
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other—
- Health Sciences$71,608
- Homeland Security—
- Human Resources—
- Information Science / Studies—
- Interior Architecture$68,753
- International Business—
- Landscape Architecture—
- Legal Studies / Paralegal—
- Marketing—
- Mechanical Engineering—
- Medical Laboratory Science$83,402
- Nursing$99,839
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology$55,371
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)$56,119
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
- Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$57,815
- Studio Art—
- Sustainability Studies—
- Textile Sciences and Engineering—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Philadelphia
Overall prices in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,860. Housing costs 13% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 51 inches of rain a year, 16 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (relatively high); tornado (relatively high); river flooding (very high); coastal flooding (relatively high); heat wave (very high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Philadelphia County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Philadelphia County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Thomas Jefferson University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Pennsylvania by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University | 81% | $28,928 | 69% | $77,449 | This school |
| University of Scranton | 81% | $32,568 | 80% | $74,652 | |
| York College of Pennsylvania | 74% | $18,556 | 64% | $61,012 | |
| Arcadia University | 80% | $29,466 | 67% | $58,336 | |
| Widener University | 71% | $25,759 | 68% | $70,920 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Thomas Jefferson University would cost you $3,640 less per year than University of Scranton, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Thomas Jefferson University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$6,478).
- University of Scranton gives aided families $1,715 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Pennsylvania resident | Thomas Jefferson University | University of Scranton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $47,505 | $53,983 | −$6,478 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $1,300 | +$300 |
| Housing & meals | $17,246 | $16,918 | +$328 |
| Personal & travel | $4,028 | $1,872 | +$2,156 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,182 | −$4,521 | −$1,661 |
| Sticker price | $64,197 | $69,552 | −$5,355 |
| Average grants | −$35,269 | −$36,984 | +$1,715 |
| You pay | $28,928 | $32,568 | −$3,640 |
“+” means Thomas Jefferson University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson University
What is the Thomas Jefferson University acceptance rate?
Thomas Jefferson University accepts 81% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 5,241 of 6,084 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1330 on the SAT or 25–30 on the ACT.
How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $64,197 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $28,928 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $22,537 and families earning $110k+ pay $34,889.
How much do Thomas Jefferson University graduates earn?
Former Thomas Jefferson University students earn a median $77,449 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Thomas Jefferson University graduation rate?
69% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% return for their second year.
How long does a Thomas Jefferson University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Thomas Jefferson University costs about $104,396 after grants ($24,680 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $77,449 ten years after starting, $41,652 more than high school graduates in Pennsylvania ($35,797), so the cost is repaid in 2.5 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Thomas Jefferson University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/thomas-jefferson-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).