Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.73
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Thomas Jefferson University is a private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Established in its earliest form in 1824, the university officially combined with Philadelphia University in 2017. The university is named for U.S. Founding Father and president Thomas Jefferson. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". To signify its heritage, the university…
- Rankings
#116 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #116 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #132 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #430 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #472 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Value rank
Ranked #634 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107
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