# Thomas Jefferson University

Private nonprofit college in Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS ID 216366.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/thomas-jefferson-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/thomas-jefferson-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 81% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $28,928 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 69%; beats 68% of PA colleges and 76% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $77,449; beats 90% of PA colleges and 91% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,537 |
| 30-48k | $24,407 |
| 48-75k | $24,680 |
| 75-110k | $29,734 |
| 110k+ | $34,889 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.23 years on average (54% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $77,449 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $64,197
- Tuition and fees: $47,505
- Housing and meals: $17,246; books: $1,600

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 580–660; SAT math: 580–670; ACT: 25–30 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 6,084 applicants, 5,241 admitted, 783 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 81%, ACT 25–30 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 86%, ACT 27–32 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: none; important: none; considered: none
- Early decision: no; early action: yes; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.75
- Source: https://www.jefferson.edu/content/dam/academic/east-falls/institutional-research-and-planning/tju-common-data-set-2025-2026.xlsx

## Majors (42 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $82,918 | $106,225 | $25,000 |
| Nursing | $85,656 | $99,839 | $30,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | $83,402 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $45,225 | $74,992 | $36,625 |
| Accounting | not reported | $72,558 | not reported |
| Health Sciences | $43,635 | $71,608 | $31,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $55,334 | $68,760 | $31,000 |
| Interior Architecture | $44,696 | $68,753 | $27,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $36,433 | $59,731 | $27,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $40,407 | $57,815 | $26,750 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | $43,964 | $56,119 | $47,976 |
| Health Administration | $39,814 | $55,383 | $37,024 |
| Psychology | not reported | $55,371 | not reported |
| Architecture | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Landscape Architecture | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Textile Sciences and Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biopsychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building / Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $101,180 (Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD), $96,430 (PA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist: median wage $80,190 (Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD), $76,050 (PA), $80,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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