Also known as
- Jefferson, (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), Philadelphia University, PhilaU, Jefferson
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
5,318
72.6% Female
27.4% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
155
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
53
Doctoral Research
10
Doctoral Professional
7
Distance
24
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Other Doctor's
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native
13.67%
Asian
8.56%
Black or African American
7.03%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
56.53%
White
3.67%
Two or more races
3.31%
Unknown
7.09%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.jefferson.edu/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$23,202
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
53
Master's (Distance)
6
Doctor's Degree Research
10
Doctor's Degree Professional
7
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
Doctor's Degree Other
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
7
Post Master's Certificate
5
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
2
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Architecture | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biochemistry | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Biotechnology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Engineering, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Forensic Chemistry | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Health Communication | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Health/Medical Physics | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Human/Medical Genetics | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Industrial and Product Design | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Interior Architecture | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Medicine | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Neuroscience | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Nurse Anesthetist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Nursing Science | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional Doctoral – Other Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
No No No No |
| Organizational Communication, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Leadership | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Pharmacology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Physician Assistant | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Psychopharmacology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Public Health, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Real Estate Development | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Sustainability Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Taxation | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Textile Sciences and Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,326 | 330 | 165 | 831 |
| With faculty status | 1,326 | 330 | 165 | 831 |
| Tenured | 96 | 40 | 47 | 9 |
| On tenure track | 96 | 25 | 65 | 6 |
| Not on tenure track | 1,134 | 265 | 53 | 816 |
| Multi-year contract | 969 | 186 | 18 | 765 |
| Annual contract | 165 | 79 | 35 | 51 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
No
Medical Degree Offered?
Yes
Institution Has a Hospital?
Yes
Overview
Average Tuition
$23,202
Financial aid office web address
www.jefferson.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid.html
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$7,086
Typical Board
$7,236
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $23,202 |
| Full time Fees | $612 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $1,289 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $63,366 | $1,024 |
| Pharmacy | $40,052 | $2,024 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
5,318
72.6% Female
27.4% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native
13.67%
Asian
8.56%
Black or African American
7.03%
Hispanic or Latino
0.04%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
56.53%
White
3.67%
Two or more races
3.31%
Unknown
7.09%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 226 | 501 |
| Black Or African American | 109 | 346 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 114 | 260 |
| Non-resident Alien | 129 | 248 |
| White | 770 | 2,236 |
| Two Or More Races | 52 | 143 |
| Unknown | 54 | 122 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
888
20.0% Male
80.0% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
32
56.3% Male
43.8% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
476
38.2% Male
61.8% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
53
32.1% Male
67.9% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
46
28.3% Male
71.7% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone
215-955-6000
Fax
Email
