Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University)
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) is one of the one hundred nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Philadelphia.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,746 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 504 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 413 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 82%). Every year 66% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Jefferson's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $38,160, and fees were $1,120. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $38,160 and $1,120 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students3,746 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate82% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Master's degree | 0 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 14 miles radius of Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University)
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La Salle University
2 miles away |
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Saint Joseph's University
3 miles away |
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Drexel University
5 miles away |
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University of Pennsylvania
5 miles away |
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Thomas Jefferson University
5 miles away |
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Villanova University
8 miles away |
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Eastern University
10 miles away |
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Holy Family University
11 miles away |
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Gwynedd Mercy University
13 miles away |
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Widener University
14 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1955 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 02/01/2000 - Current |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 09/30/1996 - 07/01/1996 |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 07/01/1996 - 02/01/2000 |
Admission
60%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1030 to 1210 |
| ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,240/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,240/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,240/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,130/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,130/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,130/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $55,800 | $55,800 | $55,800 |
| ADN | 70 | $86,800 | $86,800 | $86,800 |
| BSN | 125 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $155,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $56,500 | $56,500 | $56,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University)'s students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 33% | $4,436 |
| Other Federal Grant | 32% | $556 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 27% | $3,741 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $23,959 |
| Federal Student Loans | 73% | $6,271 |
| Private Loans | 13% | $14,529 |
$28,510
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$20,759 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$21,678 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$24,100 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$27,842 |
| Over $110,000$33,765 |
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Student Population
2,685
Undergrads
1,061
Graduates
2,512
Women
1,234
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
50% |
|
Black/African American |
16% |
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Non-resident alien |
10% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
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Hispanic |
8% |
|
Asian |
5% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
