Thomas Jefferson University

About

Thomas Jefferson University is a private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Established in its earliest form in 1824, the university officially combined with Philadelphia University in 2017. The university is named for U.S. Founding Father and president Thomas Jefferson. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

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Key facts

Global rank

#535

Location

Philadelphia, United States

Founded

1824

Students

8,286

Type

Private non-profit

Admission rate

89%

SAT middle range

1130 to 1350

ACT middle range

27 to 31

English test

Required

How to apply

Common App

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting

$77,449 a year

Median salary 6 years after starting

$64,335 a year

Graduation rate (within 6 years)

69%

Students returning for a second year

82%

Tuition (out-of-state, per year)

$47,505

Average cost of attendance (per year)

$64,197

Undergraduate students

3,755

Students per faculty member

12 to 1

Median debt at graduation

$14,744

Programmes

Showing 1 of 1 programmes.

Scholarships you could use here

• Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

  Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

  The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

  Official page

• Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

  Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

  The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

  Official page