First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: jefferson.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Thomas Jefferson University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 102 (Pre-Calculus) | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 111 (Calculus I) | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | WRIT 101 Written Seminar I | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| United States History | 3 | AVIS 198 American Visions | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 101 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | ABA 201 (Business) or STAT 220 (Health Sci/Psy) | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Elective ENGR 104 (Engineering Majors) Intro to Computing | 3 credits |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 102 (Pre-Calculus) | 3 credits |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 111 (Calculus I) | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 111 (Calculus I) | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 111 and MATH 112 Calculus I and II…MATH 111 and MATH 112 Calculus I and II **Students receive 4 credits for MATH-111, and are exempt from completing MATH-112 at Jefferson if required for their major. A course substitution for a different approved course will be discussed with an academic advisor for the MATH-112 requirement. 4 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | WRIT 101 Written Seminar I | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| United States History | 3 | AVIS 198 American Visions | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 101 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | ABA 201 (Business) or STAT 220 (Health Sci/Psy) | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 4 | STAT 220 (Pre-Med Only) | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Elective ENGR 104 (Engineering Majors) Intro to Computing | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 205 ECON 205 (Global Citizenship) (Non-Business Majors) | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 206 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | GDIV 198 Global Diversity | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | SCI-101, SCI 110 Environmental Science or Landscape Ecology | 3 credits |
| European History | 3 | GDIV 198 Global Diversity | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GDIV 198 Global Diversity | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 101* | 3 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | LAW 105 (Law and Society Majors) Non-Law Majors…LAW 105 (Law and Society Majors) Non-Law Majors AVIS 198 (1 st choice) ADIV 198 (2 nd choice) 3 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Art History | 3 | ARTH 101 OR ARTH 102 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| 2D Art and Design | 4 | Elective 3 | |
| 3D Art and Design | 4 | Elective 3 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | ADIV 198 American Diversity | 3 credits |
| Biology (non-science major) | 3 | BIOL 101 | 3 credits |
| Biology (science major) | 4 | BIOL 101 (Elective) | 3 credits |
| Chemistry (non-science major) | 3 | CHEM 101 | 3 credits |
| Chemistry (science major) | 4 | CHEM 101 (Elective) | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | GDIV 198 or GCIT 398 Global Diversity or Global Citizenship | 3 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | GCIT 398 Global Citizenship (all majors except…GCIT 398 Global Citizenship (all majors except Law and Society) LAW 203 (Law and Society Majors) 3 | |
| Drawing | 4 | DRAW 101 Drawing I | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 101* | 3 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 101* | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITAL 101* | 3 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JAPN 101* | 3 credits |
| Latin | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Physics 1 Algebra-Based) | 3 | PHYC 101 General Physics | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 Algebra-Based) | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYC 203/L Physics II with Lab | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYC 201/L Physics I with Lab | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 102 - Pre-Calculus | 3 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 110 - Pre-Calculus for Science & Engineers | 4 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | GDIV 198 Global Diversity | 3 credits |
Source: jefferson.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 232 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 160 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 110 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 70 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 61 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 52 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 31 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 24 |
Show the other 31 majors
| Psychology | 20 |
| Business Administration and Management | 20 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 18 |
| Graphic Design | 16 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 14 |
| Biopsychology | 13 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 12 |
| Finance | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 11 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 10 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 9 |
| Textile Sciences and Engineering | 8 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Health/Medical Psychology | 8 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 7 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Biotechnology | 6 |
| Biochemistry | 6 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Organizational Communication | 4 |
| Information Science/Studies | 3 |
| Landscape Architecture | 2 |
| Engineering | 2 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 2 |
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | 2 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 2 |
| Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist | 1 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Thomas Jefferson University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #15 for Radiologic technologyof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
2% of men in fraternities · 2% of women in sororities · 2% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
6,330,422 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 17.7 of 20
Elevation
36 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
28°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
16.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
40 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,190 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Peirce College1 mi
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts1 mi
- Curtis Institute of Music1 mi
- Moore College of Art and Design1 mi
- Drexel University2 mi
- University of Pennsylvania2 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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