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Thomas Jefferson University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

49% 4-Year Graduation Rate
72% 6-Year Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate

Thomas Jefferson University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Thomas Jefferson University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Thomas Jefferson University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

Thomas Jefferson University Retention Rate

84% Freshmen Retention Rate
Good Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.

With 84% students making it past their freshmen year, Thomas Jefferson University has freshmen retention rates above the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, the average is 73.24%.

Thomas Jefferson University Retention  84 out of 100
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Pennsylvania Retention  73 out of 100
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Retention Rate
Thomas Jefferson University84%
Nationwide70.57%
Pennsylvania73.24%

Thomas Jefferson University Graduation Rates

72% 6-Year Graduation Rate
18.93% Transfer Rate
7.83% Dropout Rate

There were approximately 1,079 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?

49% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 72% in six years, and 73% in eight years.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Thomas Jefferson University graduation rate 72%.

The typical Thomas Jefferson University student takes 4.22 years to complete their bachelor's degree.

Four Year Graduation Rate  64%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  72%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  73%
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Thomas Jefferson University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years95464%
Six Years1,07972%
Eight Years111%
Did Not Complete40527%
The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.
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Thomas Jefferson University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 405 students or 27% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 405 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.0%
Transferred28369.9%
Dropped Out11728.9%

Thomas Jefferson University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
American Indian or Alaskan Native100%
Asian85%
Black / African-American58%
Hawaiian100%
Hispanic48%
International63%
Multi-Ethnic58%
Unknown70%
White73%

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Thomas Jefferson University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.

First-Time / Full-Time Thomas Jefferson University Graduation Rates

44% First-Time, Full-Time
66% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Thomas Jefferson University represent 44% of the students in the class of 2015, and 40.04% of Thomas Jefferson University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 49%, first-time students in the Thomas Jefferson University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Thomas Jefferson University graduation rate was 66%, and by the eight year mark, 66% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  49 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  66 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  66 out of 100
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Thomas Jefferson University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsThomas Jefferson UniversityNationwide
Four Years49%37.92%
Six Years66%46.43%
Eight Years66%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time Thomas Jefferson University Drop Out Rates

221 first-time / full-time students or 34% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred19387.33%
Dropped Out2812.67%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

0% First-Time, Part-Time
100% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

First-time / part-time students at Thomas Jefferson University represent 0.07% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 100%, first-time, part-time students in the Thomas Jefferson University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 100%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.

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First-Time / Part-Time Thomas Jefferson University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsThomas Jefferson UniversityNationwide
Four Years100%14.37%
Six Years100%21.59%
Eight Years100%23.72%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

46% Returning, Full-Time
82% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

692 Thomas Jefferson University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 46.29% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 82%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 82%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  82 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  82 out of 100
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Thomas Jefferson University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsThomas Jefferson UniversityNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years82%53.83%
Eight Years82%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Thomas Jefferson University Drop Out Rates

124 non first-time / part-time students or 18% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled32.42%
Transferred5645.16%
Dropped Out6552.42%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

10% Returning, Part-Time
57% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

144 Thomas Jefferson University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 9.63% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 57%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 58%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  57 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  58 out of 100
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Thomas Jefferson University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsThomas Jefferson UniversityNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years57%36.03%
Eight Years58%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Thomas Jefferson University Drop Out Rates

60 non first-time / part-time students or 42% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled23.33%
Transferred3456.67%
Dropped Out2440.00%

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