Thomas Jefferson University
Location and Contact Information
1020 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107
USA
Main Tel: (215) 955-6000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Thomas Jefferson University, also referred to as TJU, is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1824 as Jefferson Medical College. The college opened an infirmary in 1825 to treat the poor. It received university status on July 1, 1969, and adopted its current name. The university is beautifully nestled in an area of more than 10 acres in Philadelphia. It records an enrollment of over 2,500 students every year. TJU is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Jefferson College of Graduate Studies
- Jefferson College of Health Professions
- Jefferson Medical College
TJU has recognized several students clubs and organizations. Some of these are the Alpha Eta Honor Society, Jefferson African-American Student Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Medical Student Association, Jefferson Arts Organization, Jefferson Association of Indians, and Chinese Students and Scholars Association.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Medical schools and medical centers.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There is a hospital on campus.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Thomas Jefferson University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Thomas Jefferson University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | 3,236 |
| 2 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 2,431 |
| 3 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR | 2,652 |
| 4 | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Boston, MA | 3,909 |
| 5 | University of New England | Biddeford, ME | 4,267 |
| 6 | Misericordia University | Dallas, PA | 2,501 |
| 7 | Pacific University | Forest Grove, OR | 3,167 |
| 8 | Rush University | Chicago, IL | 1,731 |
| 9 | Goucher College | Baltimore, MD | 2,319 |
| 10 | University of the Sciences in Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 3,000 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 374 | 7 |
| First-professional degree | 256 | 1 |
| Master | 188 | 12 |
| Associate | 99 | 2 |
| Doctorate | 73 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 16 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 46 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 98 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 212 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,202 in 2009-2010 (2,300 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 35% of enrolled students, graduate students are 36%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 30%.
Students under 25 years old represent 36% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Thomas Jefferson University provides on-campus housing for 655 of its 2,300 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Thomas Jefferson University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education and medical degrees.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Medicine (MD)
- Neuroscience
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
- Animal Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Developmental Biology and Embryology
- Human/Medical Genetics
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapy/Therapist