Founded in 1824, Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Philadelphia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 196 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TJU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Thomas Jefferson University |
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Name | Jefferson University |
Acronym | TJU |
Founded | 1824 Merged with Philadelphia University (1884) |
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Address | 1020 Walnut Street Philadelphia 19107 Pennsylvania United States |
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Tel | +1 (215) 955 6000 |
Fax | +1 (215) 955 5587 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is required - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is required - Recommendations are required - Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 50-60% |
Admission Office | (215) 955 6987 |
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Student Enrollment | 8,000-8,999 |
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Academic Staff | 2,500-2,999 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
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2000 Classification | Medical schools and medical centers |
Size & Setting | Four-year, medium, highly residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Majority graduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Professions focus, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Not reported |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Yes |
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