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The main campus of Thomas Jefferson University is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Thomas Jefferson University offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, medical assistant and technician, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Thomas Jefferson University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 19% of people who applied to the school were accepted.
Thomas Jefferson University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 2,681 enrolled students.
Thomas Jefferson University is generally not a school for part-time students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To educate future physicians, nurses, scientists and allied health professionals who will take a leadership role in the development of healthcare reform. To provide compassionate, efficient, affordable, quality healthcare. To target our research efforts toward innovative treatments while expanding our knowledge of people and their environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
General Phone: (215) 955-6000
Admissions Phone: (215) 955-6987
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 955-2867
http://www.jefferson.edu
Thomas Jefferson University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 237 | medicine, health professions |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 183 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 93 | physical therapy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 88 | sonography and ultrasound tech, cytotechnologist, health diagnostic professions, clinical lab tech, clinical and medical lab science |
| Science | 63 | pharmacology, bacteriology, biochemistry, developmental biology and embryology, biological and biomedical sciences, animal physiology, animal genetics, biotechnology, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 54 | occupational therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas Jefferson University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 311 | 11 |
| First-professional degree | 234 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 161 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree | 10 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Thomas Jefferson University had a total enrollment of 2,681 students (2,247 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 16% |
| Women | 84% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 38% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| First Professional | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 36% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 92% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Thomas Jefferson University offers campus housing for 617 of its 2,247 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 564 | 105 | 19% | 105 | 100% |
| Men | 94 | 17 | 18% | 17 | 100% |
| Women | 470 | 88 | 19% | 88 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 955-6987
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,840 |
| Room and board | $ 7,983 |
| Room charge | $ 3,816 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,150 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,355 |
Financial Aid:
Thomas Jefferson University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1239300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 955-2867
Thomas Jefferson University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 7 | $76,888 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 7 | $72,743 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $64,477 | 25 | $59,833 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $68,660 | 41 | $66,405 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 9 | $53,492 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 12 | $58,877 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Animal Genetics
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biotechnology
Developmental Biology and Embryology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thomas Jefferson University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Has hospital on campus
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