Thomas Jefferson University

    Philadelphia, PA · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1160–1330
    Median ~1250
    Acceptance rate
    81%
    Enrollment
    3,755
    ACT middle 50%
    25–30

    What the numbers say about Jefferson, (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), Philadelphia University, PhilaU, Jefferson

    • The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1160 to 1330. A planning score near or above 1370 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 610 Reading and Writing and 620 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 81% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 69% completion rate and $77,449 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1250 SAT scorePlan for a 1350Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $47,505
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $47,505
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $77,449
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    69%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1160 and 1330. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1370 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1330 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1250 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1160 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Jefferson, (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), Philadelphia University, PhilaU, Jefferson's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of ArizonaTucson, AZ1150–142086%
    University of HoustonHouston, TX1160–134074%
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO1150–133078%
    University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK1140–133077%
    University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL1130–135077%
    College of CharlestonCharleston, SC1140–131060%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Jefferson, (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), Philadelphia University, PhilaU, Jefferson?

    Thomas Jefferson University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1160–1330, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1370 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Jefferson, (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), Philadelphia University, PhilaU, Jefferson's acceptance rate?

    Thomas Jefferson University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 81%.

    How much does it cost to attend Jefferson, (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), Philadelphia University, PhilaU, Jefferson?

    Published tuition is approximately $47,505 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Jefferson, (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), Philadelphia University, PhilaU, Jefferson test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Thomas Jefferson University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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