Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University)

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,160

2.58% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$28,510

After Financial Aid

2014 Default Rate

5.09%

on Student Loans

2017 Acceptance Rate

59.7%

3,746 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

3,746

77.2% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

66.1%

429 Graduates

About

Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2017, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) were General Business Administration & Management (100 degrees awarded), Physician Assistant (48 degrees), and Apparel & Accessories Marketing Operations (36 degrees).

In 2017, 1,019 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University). 69.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (530 degrees), 3.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is $38,160, which is $14,160 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) was 5.09%, corresponding to 52 out of the 1,022 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is $38,160.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,510.

In 2017, 86% of undergraduate students attending Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,160

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) was $38,160.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,510

2017 Value

0.301%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,510. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) grew by 0.301%.

This chart compares the average net price of Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,560

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) was of $12,560 in 2017. The cost of room and board increased by 3.49% between 2016 and 2017.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 1.15% with respect to 2016, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.09%

2014 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) was 5.09%, which represents 52 out of the 1022 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) received 3,746 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 4.05% annual growth. Out of those 3,746 applicants, 2,235 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,746 students enrolled at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) in 2017. 63% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) has an overall enrollment yield of 22.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

2,235

Accepted Out of 3,746

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) was 59.7% (2,235 admissions from 3,746 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 60.7%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by 4.05%, while admissions declined by 5.66%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

63%

Submission Percentage (2017)

315

Scores Submitted (2017)

63% of enrolled first-time students at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) had a total enrollment of 3,746 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is 2,893 students and the part-time enrollment is 853. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.2% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 7.61% Hispanic or Latino, 5.42% Asian, 1.76% Two or More Races, 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.16% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Black or African American Female (9.39%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.1%), followed by White Male (9.27%) and Black or African American Female (7.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,746 students. The full-time enrollment at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is 2,893 and the part-time enrollment is 853. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
1,881 enrolled students
Black or African American
612 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
285 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is 50.2% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 7.61% Hispanic or Latino, 5.42% Asian, 1.76% Two or More Races, 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.16% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 308 students (8.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 389 more women than men received degrees from Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is white (530 degrees awarded). There were 3.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is General Business Administration & Management (100 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (48 degrees) and Apparel & Accessories Marketing Operations (36 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (117 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees), and Business (316 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) are Accountants & auditors (1,043,077 people), Other managers (923,905 people), Financial managers (555,980 people), Chief executives & legislators (460,124 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (356,651 people).

The most specialized majors at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) in 2017 are Architecture and Related Services (117 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees), Business (316 degrees), Psychology (64 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (32 degrees) (as of 2017).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) are Architecture and Related Services (117 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (126 degrees), Business (316 degrees), Psychology (64 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (32 degrees) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) are Elementary & secondary schools (1,028,523 people), Computer Systems Design (738,777 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (653,022 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (562,431 people), and Construction (541,472 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University).

Most Common (2017)

Occupational Therapy
29 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
12 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common associates degree concentration at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) was Occupational Therapy with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

315

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

704

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 315 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), which is 0.447 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (704).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.04 times more than the 83 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) in Fashion Merchandising, which is 43 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 50% of students graduating from Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (81.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is Female and Asian (81.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8% of graduates (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
530 degrees awarded
Black or African American
137 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is white (530 degrees awarded). There were 3.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

8.44% of degree recipients (86 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

White Female
456 degrees awarded
White Female
425 degrees awarded
White Female
419 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is white female (456 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (425 degrees).

Operations

Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) has an endowment valued at nearly $31.5M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.11M (16.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) had a total salary expenditure of 90.9M. Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) employs 51 Associate professors, 48 Assistant professors and 21 Professors. Most academics at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) are Female Assistant professor (28), Female Associate professor (27), and Male Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) are: Management, with 87 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 78 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 22 employees.

Endowment

$31.5M

2017 Endowment

13.5%

growth from 2016

Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) has an endowment valued at about $31.5M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) grew 13.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$37.1M

2017 Salaries

2.68%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) paid a median of $37.1M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($90.9M) and a 2.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.35% growth between 2015 and 2016, and a 3.98% growth between 2014 and 2015.

Instructional Salaries

$10.3M

Instructional Salaries

130

Number of Employees

In 2017, Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) paid a total of $10.3M to 130 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) were Management with 87 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 78 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 22 employees.

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