Thomas Jefferson University GPA (3.726) & Acceptance Rate

Q: What GPA did Thomas Jefferson University's first-year students have?

73% of Thomas Jefferson University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (28.6%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: How many applicants get into Thomas Jefferson University?

Thomas Jefferson University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,738 of 7,087 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.726, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 580–660 reading and writing, 580–670 math

ACT, middle 50%: 25–30 composite

Average net price: $29,097 a year (2022–23)

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Thomas Jefferson University average GPA

Thomas Jefferson University reported an average high school GPA of 3.726 for its first-year students who submitted one (99% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	28.6%
3.75–3.99	20.9%
3.50–3.74	23.5%
3.25–3.49	13.3%
3.00–3.24	6.6%
2.50–2.99	6.9%
2.00–2.49	0.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Thomas Jefferson University reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Thomas Jefferson University acceptance rate

Thomas Jefferson University admitted 5,738 of 7,087 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Thomas Jefferson University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with 3,772 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Thomas Jefferson University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	580	620	660
SAT Math	580	620	670
ACT Composite	25	27	30
ACT English	25	30	33
ACT Math	19	24	28

23% submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores, as Thomas Jefferson University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1243 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Thomas Jefferson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Thomas Jefferson University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Thomas Jefferson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,097 a year at Thomas Jefferson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for Thomas Jefferson University?

It would be within the usual range there: 27% of Thomas Jefferson University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

Is there a minimum GPA for Thomas Jefferson University?

Thomas Jefferson University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.726, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Thomas Jefferson University?

Check Thomas Jefferson University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Thomas Jefferson University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 23% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.

What GPA did Thomas Jefferson University's first-year students have?

73% of Thomas Jefferson University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (28.6%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Is Thomas Jefferson University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Thomas Jefferson University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Thomas Jefferson University?

Thomas Jefferson University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,738 of 7,087 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

How important is GPA for getting into Thomas Jefferson University?

A lot: Thomas Jefferson University requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Thomas Jefferson University students have?

The middle 50% of Thomas Jefferson University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–660 in reading and writing and 580–670 in math; ACT composite 25–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Thomas Jefferson University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Thomas Jefferson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at Thomas Jefferson University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $29,097 a year at Thomas Jefferson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Thomas Jefferson University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Thomas Jefferson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Thomas Jefferson University Common Data Set 2024–25Thomas Jefferson University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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