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Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University, also referred to as TJU, is situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in the year 1824 and known as the Jefferson Medical College. The institute gained university status in 1969. Students of Thomas Jefferson University are offered degrees in different areas of study including cancer biology, family medicine, physical therapy, neurology, and surgery. Distance learning options are also available at TJU. The university is comprised of the following three colleges:

  • Jefferson College of Graduate Studies
  • Jefferson College of Health Professions
  • Jefferson Medical College

Thomas Jefferson University supports a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the American Medical Women’s Association, Ars Medica, Jefferson Arts Organization, Jefferson Christian Fellowship, Graduate Student Association, and Jefferson Public Health Society.

Overview of Thomas Jefferson University

The main campus of Thomas Jefferson University is in Philadelphia, PA (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Thomas Jefferson University offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to medicine and nursing and emergency medicine.

Thomas Jefferson University Selectivity

Thomas Jefferson University does not accept everyone who applies.

Faculty

The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

In 2007, Thomas Jefferson University had 2,924 enrolled 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.

Contacting Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
General Phone: (215) 955-6000
http://www.jefferson.edu

Thomas Jefferson University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine316registered nursing, various nursing
Medicine217medicine, health professions
Medical Support And Technology136sonography and ultrasound tech, health diagnostic professions, cytotechnologist, clinical lab tech
Therapy And Counseling83physical therapy
Science58bacteriology, pharmacology, biochemistry, human genetics, biological and biomedical sciences, anatomical sciences, developmental biology and embryology, animal physiology, ...
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy41occupational therapy
Medical Administration16health and medical administrative
Liberal Arts6liberal arts and sciences

Number of programs and degrees for Thomas Jefferson University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree3619
First-professional degree2171
Master's degree19010
Associate's degree812
Doctor's degree159
Post-master's certificate72
Postbaccalaureate certificate24

Student Body

In 2007, Thomas Jefferson University had a total enrollment of 2,924 students (2,401 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate37%
Graduate31%
First Professional31%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White65%
Black8%
Hispanic3%
Asian12%
American Indian0%
Unknown9%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-191%
20-216%
22-2428%
25-2938%
30-3411%
35-396%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Thomas Jefferson University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time82 %

Thomas Jefferson University Room and Board (2007)

Thomas Jefferson University offers campus housing for 634 of its 2,401 (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.

Thomas Jefferson University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsrequired
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

Thomas Jefferson University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 17,312
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 17,312
Room and board$ 8,280
Room charge$ 4,080
Books and supplies$ 1,320
Other expenses$ 1,355

Financial Aid:
Thomas Jefferson University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1239300)

Thomas Jefferson University Faculty

Thomas Jefferson University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured307
Non-tenured, but on tenure track7433
Non-tenured and not on tenure track90105

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*2*
Associate professorcalendar year3$87,7116$87,653
Assistant professorcalendar year3$81,96010$74,336
Instructorcalendar year3$61,80517$68,832
No academic rankcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year9$77,15936$76,124

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professoracademic year1*3$65,121
Instructoracademic year3$63,94716$61,220
All faculty totalacademic year4$64,83219$61,836

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Thomas Jefferson University Degree Programs (2007)

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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 Physiology
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Developmental Biology and Embryology
Human/Medical Genetics
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist

Thomas Jefferson University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Thomas Jefferson University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%Thomas Jefferson University % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Thomas Jefferson University % of degrees in medicine
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Thomas Jefferson University Female % of student body
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Thomas Jefferson University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Thomas Jefferson University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Thomas Jefferson University % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
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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