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Thomas Jefferson University Nursing Programs

Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, PA. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Thomas Jefferson University Rankings

Thomas Jefferson University appears in the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 48	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#8 of 141	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#29 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Thomas Jefferson University?

Get in touch with Thomas Jefferson University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone:	2159556000
Website:	www.jefferson.edu/
Admissions:	www.jefferson.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.jefferson.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid.html

How Do I Get Into Thomas Jefferson University?

You can apply to Thomas Jefferson University online at: https://www.jefferson.edu/admissions/apply.html

Thomas Jefferson University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Thomas Jefferson University

These are the things Thomas Jefferson University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Thomas Jefferson University?

Thomas Jefferson University admits 81%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

23% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Thomas Jefferson University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 660. Math scores were between 580 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1160 to 1330. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Thomas Jefferson University ranged between 25 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Thomas Jefferson University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,904	1,546	81%
Women	5,178	4,189	81%

Can I Afford Thomas Jefferson University?

The average net price after aid at Thomas Jefferson University is $28,163. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$46,175
In-State Fees	$1,180
Out-of-State Tuition	$46,175
Out-of-State Fees	$1,180
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$47,355
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$47,355

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at Thomas Jefferson University receive some form of financial aid (781 students).

Nearly 90% of students at Thomas Jefferson University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,176 per student.

37% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,509.

Student Loan Debt

86% of Thomas Jefferson University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $3,994 per year.

Thomas Jefferson University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,318 students enrolled at Thomas Jefferson University. Thomas Jefferson University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,708 undergraduate students at Thomas Jefferson University, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Thomas Jefferson University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	589
Black or African American	619
Hispanic	522
White	1,609
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	211
Non-Resident	74

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Thomas Jefferson University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	440
New Jersey	156
Maryland	23
Delaware	15
New York	15

Additionally, approximately 2.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Thomas Jefferson University Graduate Student Diversity

4,584 of Thomas Jefferson University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Thomas Jefferson University, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Thomas Jefferson University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	733
Black or African American	412
Hispanic	297
White	2,475
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	183
Non-Resident	352

Online Learning at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,522 undergraduate students at Thomas Jefferson University took at least one online class — of those, 283 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,604 students took at least one online class and 644 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Thomas Jefferson University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.