Thomas Jefferson University is a leader in interdisciplinary, professional education. Jefferson, home of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, is a preeminent university delivering high-impact education in 160 undergraduate and graduate programs to 8,400 students in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion + textiles, health, medicine, science and social science. Jefferson is redefining the higher education value proposition with an approach that is collaborative and active, increasingly global, integrated with industry, focused on research across disciplines to foster innovation and discovery, and technology-enhanced. Student-athletes compete as the Jefferson Rams in the NCAA Division II Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Patricia Coleman
Visit Coordinator
Visit Coordinator
Address
Philadelphia University - Admissions
School House Lane and Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
School House Lane and Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone
215-951-2921
Email
colemanp@philau.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Kanbar Campus Center
Athletic and Recreation Center
Gutman Library
SEED Center
The Design Center
Athletic and Recreation Center
Gutman Library
SEED Center
The Design Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Franklin Institute
Independence Hall
South Street
Manayunk
Franklin Institute
Independence Hall
South Street
Manayunk
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
215-951-2921
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
215-951-2921
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:30 am 10:30 am 1:00 pm 2:00 pm
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:30 am 10:30 am 1:00 pm 2:00 pm
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Some Saturday's
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
colemanp@philau.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Philadelphia International Airport; Amtrak (train); Septa (bus, train); taxis, shuttle buses.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Center City Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey, Central and Western PA: Take the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76 West) to the Lincoln Drive exit. Follow Lincoln Drive to Gypsy Lane (first right - police station on corner). Gypsy Lane will end at School House Lane. Turn left on School House Lane to Henry Avenue (first traffic light).
Delaware County:
Take City Line Avenue (Route 1 North) to Lincoln Drive. Follow above directions from Center City, Philadelphia.
Washington, Baltimore and Wilmington
Take I-95 North to I-76 West. Follow above directions from Center City, Philadelphia.
Northeast Extension - Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit Turnpike at Norristown, Plymouth Meeting (Exit #333). Go right after the exit and head east on Germantown Pike to first traffic light. Make a right onto Chemical Road. Go through three lights and at your fourth light, make a left at the five point intersection onto Ridge Pike. Make a left and take Ridge Pike to the Henry Avenue cutoff (bear left). (You'll be on Ridge Pike for approximately 3.5 miles.) Take Henry Avenue about 6 miles to School House Lane.
Local Accommodations
Hilton; Holiday Inn
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
Jefferson requires the following items when applying for undergraduate admission:
- Jefferson Online Application or The Common Application
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Letter of recommendation
- Official high school transcript
- The following academic high school or college preparatory courses: four English, three mathematics (including Algebra II and Geometry), three history/social science, two laboratory science, three electives
- Personal essay
- SAT/ACT scores are optional
Overview
Applicants: 5,135
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average HS GPA: 3.73
GPA Breakdown
25%
4.0
22%
3.75 - 3.99
26%
3.50 - 3.74
12%
3.25 - 3.49
7%
3.00 - 3.24
8%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 655
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 670
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
25 - 30
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Action — November 1
Regular — July 31
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
Jefferson offers more than 160 degree programs in a number of fields including architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion + textiles, health, medicine, science and social science. With an average undergraduate class size of 17, students get to work side-by-side with their professors in class and often have the opportunity to collaborate on research projects.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Jefferson offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, as well as undergraduateand graduate-level certificates.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
803
with Terminal Degree
511
Women
292
Men
104
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
56%
Graduate in 5 years
69%
Graduate in 6 years
70%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural Technology/Technician.
Architecture.
Environmental Design/Architecture.
Interior Architecture.
Landscape Architecture.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Conservation Biology.
Environmental Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Fashion Merchandising.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems and Services, Other.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Merchandising and Buying Operations.
Taxation.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Organizational Communication, General.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Information Science/Studies.
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ENGINEERING.
Architectural Engineering.
Engineering, General.
Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Textile Sciences and Engineering.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Direct Entry Midwifery.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Physician Assistant.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biopsychology.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
Psychology, Other.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
Graphic Design.
Industrial and Product Design.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Maurice Kanbar
Inventor (Skyy Vodka), film producer (Hoodwinked)
Allen Sirkin
President and COO of Phillips-Van Heusen
Herb Magee
Winningst coach in NCAA Division II basketball
Kia Steve-Dickerson
Int Construction Designer and cast Trading Spaces
Diana Boric
Creative Services Director Glamour, Details, Maxim
Jay McCarroll
Bravo's Project Runway Winner (2005)
Peter Papas
Player/Goal Keeper for Philadelphia KIXX
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
56%
Graduate in 5 years
69%
Graduate in 6 years
70%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
2021-2022 Undergraduate Tuition: $41,900
2021-2022 Undergraduate Room & Board: varies by residence hall and meal plan
2021-2022 Undergraduate Fees: $1,066
More information: https://www.jefferson.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/tuition-information.html
Financial Aid
Most Jefferson students–96% of undergraduates–receive financial assistance. We are committed to making a high-quality, professional education affordable for every qualified student through grants, loans, campus employment and/or scholarships.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Apr 15
Notification Date
Dec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$34,127
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$27,249
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,824
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
91%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$37,855
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$43,100
Required Fees
$1,100
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,600
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,000
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,715
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Endowed and Gift scholarships
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Jefferson's diverse student body is comprised of 8,300 Rams who hail from 48 states and 52 countries, with 40% self-identifying as people of color or multiracial. At Jefferson, we embrace diversity and inclusion to continually cultivate an environment that celebrates and respects the differences and similarities of our students, faculty, staff and the community.
Jefferson's East Falls Campus offers 160 student clubs and organizations, 17 NCAA DII athletics teams, on-campus employment and research opportunities, and numerous special events and activities throughout the year (midnight breakfast before finals, campus carnival and pop-up shops, to name a few). Whatever you're into, Jefferson has ways for you to get involved and have fun.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,754
Foreign Countries Represented
30
Demographics
13.90%
Asian
13.20%
Black
11.30%
Hispanic
53.77%
Caucasian
2.25%
Unknown
1.50%
International
75% female
25% male
38% are out of state
89% are full time
11% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Jefferson has two incredible campuses right in Philadelphia:
Our beautiful East Falls campus is 104 acres of green space in a quiet neighborhood that's just 12 minutes from Center City. The campus is home to both undergraduate and graduate students and includes first-year and upper-class residence halls, athletic facilities and places to hang out.
In the heart of Center City, our campus occupies 12 contiguous blocks and is home to many of our graduate programs, as well as the Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Jefferson's East Falls campus features historic landmarks smartly interspersed with state-of-the-art buildings on more than 100 acres of quiet green space. From our Admissions Center known as White Corners (which was the decoy location for Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner's wedding) and Ravenhill Mansion (where Grace Kelly once went to school) to LEED-certified buildings like the Lawrence N. Field Design, Engineering & Commerce Center and the Kay & Harold Health & Applied Science Center, there is always something beautiful and interesting to discover:
- The Paul J. Gutman Library is much more than a library, with virtual reality equipment, a laptop clinic, group presentation rooms and study spaces
- The Architecture & Design Center provides 24/7 studio space, fabrication labs, 3D printers and a materials library.
- The Center for Sustainability, Energy Efficiency & Design offers a CAD lab, research facilities and smart classrooms.
- Hayward Hall holds the Fashion & Textiles Futures Center, a wood and metal shop, engineering labs and textile looms.
Located in various academic buildings, Nexus Learning? classrooms are flexible learning environments (with advanced technology like smart whiteboards) that allow professors and students to rearrange the setup to improve collaboration and participate in hands-on experiences–two hallmarks of a Jefferson education.
Undergraduates live in nine locations on campus, offering a variety of living situations to suit each student. There are two dining halls and the Kanbar Campus Center features Ted's Barista, billiards and ping pong tables, the campus bookstore and mail services.
All students enjoy the Gallagher Athletic, Recreation & Convocation Center, which features a fitness center, jogging track and basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts. Our NCAA Division II Rams compete at athletics facilities like Alumni Field, the Abraham J. Salaman Tennis Courts, Ravenhill Athletic Field and The Softball Field. Nearby, the rowing team is based at Crescent Boat Club on Philadelphia's famed Boathouse Row, and the golf teams call Union League Liberty Hill their home.
For more information about East Falls or for information about our Center City campus: https://maps.jefferson.edu/
Off-Campus Opportunities
Jefferson prides itself on the many strong relationships it maintains with top employers in a number of industries in Philadelphia and beyond, and our Rams benefit from these relationships at all stages of their Jefferson career:
Class projects often involve working on real-world problems for real
companies (think Comcast, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, QVC), through which students gain invaluable experience and make important connections. Some classes, like the New York Immersions course in the Fashion Merchandising & Management program, take frequent trips to New York City. And Jefferson offers an array of Study Away opportunities in more than 30 locations across the U.S. and around the world.
As students seek to determine and refine their professional aspirations, our Career Services Center can assist with landing internships at desirable businesses–often for academic credit.
The Philadelphia area is home to numerous top corporations seeking to hire top talent, and Jefferson is where they get it: We have a 97% job and graduate school placement rate and are ranked among the "Most Hired From Schools" (DesignIntelligence) and the "10 National Universities Where Grads Are Paid Well" (U.S. News & World Report).
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
23%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
65%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Female
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
59
Number of Honor Societies
2
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
3
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Rams)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Lady Rams)
9 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Drexel University
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Drexel University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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