Philadelphia, PA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 66% to 86% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,317 | 2,844 | 627 | 66% |
| 2020 | 4,469 | 3,121 | 643 | 70% |
| 2021 | 5,135 | 4,010 | 684 | 78% |
| 2022 | 5,723 | 5,085 | 756 | 89% |
| 2023 | 6,084 | 5,241 | 783 | 86% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,824 of 4,468 women and 1,416 of 1,615 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Thomas Jefferson University has an acceptance rate of 86% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,241 of 6,084 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,084 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 783 enrolled.
No. Thomas Jefferson University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 66% to 86% — it has become less selective.