by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,783 undergraduates in 2020, Thomas Jefferson University is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Thomas Jefferson University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Thomas Jefferson University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Thomas Jefferson University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Thomas Jefferson University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Thomas Jefferson University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Thomas Jefferson University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Thomas Jefferson University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Thomas Jefferson University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Thomas Jefferson University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Thomas Jefferson University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 3,783 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,216 (85.0%). Part-time attendance was 567 (15.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,216 | 567 | 3,783 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Thomas Jefferson University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Thomas Jefferson University #1180 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Thomas Jefferson University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Thomas Jefferson University Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Thomas Jefferson University, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Thomas Jefferson University Athletics
