More selective than 54% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Thomas Jefferson University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
High school GPA of Thomas Jefferson University first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.75. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
99% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
You hear early and can still apply elsewhere.
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Thomas Jefferson University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Thomas Jefferson University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 660 |
| SAT math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Thomas Jefferson University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 580–660 | 580–670 | 25–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 590–680 | 560–670 | 27–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Thomas Jefferson University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Thomas Jefferson University has the 52nd-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Seton Hill University | 80% | 67% | $22,204 |
| 49 | Arcadia University | 80% | 67% | $29,466 |
| 50 | Temple University | 80% | 75% | $28,198 |
| 51 | Washington & Jefferson College | 81% | 70% | $25,002 |
| 52 | Thomas Jefferson University | 81% | 69% | $28,928 |
| 53 | Mercyhurst University | 81% | 60% | $19,444 |
| 54 | University of Scranton | 81% | 80% | $32,568 |
| 55 | Neumann University | 81% | 54% | $27,804 |
| 56 | Susquehanna University | 81% | 82% | $28,819 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Thomas Jefferson University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Thomas Jefferson University admissions questions
What is the Thomas Jefferson University acceptance rate?
Thomas Jefferson University accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,241 of 6,084 applicants were admitted.
Does Thomas Jefferson University require the SAT or ACT?
Thomas Jefferson University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Thomas Jefferson University?
The middle 50% of Thomas Jefferson University enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1330 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Thomas Jefferson University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (783 of 5,241).
Does Thomas Jefferson University have early decision?
No. Thomas Jefferson University does not offer binding early decision, but it offers non-binding early action (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is Thomas Jefferson University getting harder to get into?
Thomas Jefferson University accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Thomas Jefferson University's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Thomas Jefferson University overview