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#15 Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in AmericaThomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $28,928 a year
Median debt at graduation: $14,744 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#15 of 292
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#50 of 684
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#90 of 1,046
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#64 of 704
- Best colleges for nursing in America#147 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#160 of 1,132
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- Best colleges for marketing in America#128 of 834
- Best value colleges in the Northeast in America#38 of 239
- Best colleges for business in America#255 of 1,563
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#212 of 1,238
- Best colleges for finance in America#134 of 744
- Best colleges for psychology in America#278 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#363 of 1,829
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#281 of 1,358
- Best value colleges in America#141 of 674
- Best test-optional colleges in America#319 of 1,481
- Best colleges for art and design in America#262 of 1,187
- Best mid-size colleges in America#151 of 667
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#441 of 1,829
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#281 of 1,162
In Pennsylvania
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Pennsylvania#2 of 60
- Best value colleges in Pennsylvania#3 of 60
- Best value colleges in the Northeast in Pennsylvania#3 of 60
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Pennsylvania#1 of 17
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Pennsylvania#5 of 62
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Pennsylvania#11 of 82
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- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Pennsylvania#9 of 60
- Best colleges for nursing in Pennsylvania#11 of 68
- Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Pennsylvania#2 of 11
- Best colleges for accounting in Pennsylvania#15 of 80
- Best colleges for business in Pennsylvania#21 of 108
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Pennsylvania#11 of 54
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Pennsylvania#19 of 90
- Best colleges in Pennsylvania#27 of 118
- Best colleges for psychology in Pennsylvania#25 of 105
- Best test-optional colleges in Pennsylvania#27 of 113
- Best colleges for marketing in Pennsylvania#15 of 60
- Best colleges for finance in Pennsylvania#15 of 58
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.82%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,243 · ACT 27.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$32,364
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $64,197 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,731 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 26% · Women 74% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 33% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 30% |
| Total students | 8,315 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $28,928 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $64,197 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $14,744 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 69% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 46% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 48% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 87% |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $77,449 |
| Admission rate | 81% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $50 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,520 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 37% |
| Average SAT | 1243 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580–660 |
| SAT math | 580–670 |
| ACT composite | 25–30 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Very good · Top 25% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Allied health | |
| Nursing | |
| Clinical laboratory science | |
| Business administration | |
| Accounting | |
| Health sciences | |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | |
| Interior Architecture | |
| Design | |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | |
| Health administration | |
| Psychology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Biopsychology, Biotechnology, Broadcasting, Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computing and information science, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Criminal justice, Engineering (general), Finance, Fine arts, Homeland Security, Human resources, Information science, International business, Landscape Architecture, Marketing, Mechanical engineering, Other health professions and related clinical sciences, Pre-health, Pre-law and legal studies, Public relations, Rehabilitation and therapy, Sustainability Studies, Textile Sciences and Engineering.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Architecture | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 11% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 19% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $15,834 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 7%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 40%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $381,728IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 56% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)About 7 miles away |
| Town population | 1,579,706Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | PhiladelphiaAbout 4 miles away |
| Typical weather | 35°F in January · 80°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Phila Franklin Inst, PA |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.15 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.19 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.05 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Thomas Jefferson University’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 20% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $28,928 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Thomas Jefferson University?
- Thomas Jefferson University admitted 81% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Thomas Jefferson University’s graduates do?
- 69% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $77,449; the median federal debt at graduation is $14,744.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 216366
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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