Thomas Jefferson University Acceptance Rate
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,084
- Admitted
- 5,241
- Yield
- 14.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 6 years of federal data, Thomas Jefferson University's acceptance rate has risen from 58.3% in 2018–19 to 86.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,522 to 6,084 (+35%) over that period.
Its 86.1% rate makes Thomas Jefferson University more selective than about 30% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
Thomas Jefferson University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 14.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | 4,522 | 2,635 | 58.3% | 594 |
| 2019–20 | 4,317 | 2,844 | 65.9% | 627 |
| 2020–21 | 4,469 | 3,121 | 69.8% | 643 |
| 2021–22 | 5,135 | 4,010 | 78.1% | 684 |
| 2022–23 | 5,723 | 5,085 | 88.9% | 756 |
| 2023–24 | 6,084 | 5,241 | 86.1% | 783 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,468 | 3,824 | 85.6% |
| Men | 1,615 | 1,416 | 87.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–680 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 560–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–32 | 2% |
How Thomas Jefferson University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Thomas Jefferson University's acceptance rate?
Thomas Jefferson University's acceptance rate is 86.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,241 admitted of 6,084 applicants).
Is Thomas Jefferson University test optional?
Thomas Jefferson University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Thomas Jefferson University?
Thomas Jefferson University received 6,084 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,241.
What SAT score do you need for Thomas Jefferson University?
Admitted students at Thomas Jefferson University typically scored 590–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Thomas Jefferson University getting harder to get into?
Thomas Jefferson University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.3% in 2018–19 to 86.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2018–19 to 2023–24. Official site: www.jefferson.edu/.