Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA
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    Faculty & Research

    357 faculty · 137 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Architectural Sciences and Technology71 faculty · 22 courses avg h-index 31.6
    Edgar Stach, Professor h-index 4
    Notable: “Rooftop PV Potential in the Residential Sector of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” (2017) · 120 citations
    Gulbin Ozcan-Deniz, Chair; Associate Professor h-index 1
    Notable: “A LIFE CYCLE COSTING APPROACH TO DETERMINE THE OPTIMUM INSULATION THICKNESS OF EXISTING BUILDINGS” (2020) · 6 citations
    Craig S. Griffen, Professor h-index 1
    Notable: “The Online Studio Problem: Assessing the Role of Distance Learning in Design Pedagogy” (2016) · 2 citations
    Amy Kassler-Taub, Adjunct Faculty
    Courses: Great Build: Strc Style & Cntx · Tech 2 Passive Sys/Bldg Env · Desgn 3: Arch Foundations Stud · Desgn 4: Arch Foundation Stdies · Structures 1 · Structures 2 +16 more
    Pre-Med50 faculty avg h-index 43.7
    Boopathi Ettickan, Assistant Professor of Medicine h-index 18
    Notable: “RB Loss Promotes Prostate Cancer Metastasis” (2016) · 96 citations
    Abdolmohamad Rostami, Chair, Department of Neurology
    Adam P. Dicker, Professor and Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology
    Ajay Nayak, Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care
    Biology33 faculty · 15 courses avg h-index 28.1 #40 of 68 in Biology
    Isidore Rigoutsos, Richard W. Hevner Professor in Computational Medicine h-index 66
    Notable: “Integrated Genomic Characterization of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma” (2017) · 2,072 citations
    George C. Brainard, Professor Emeritus h-index 59
    Notable: “Action Spectrum for Melatonin Regulation in Humans: Evidence for a Novel Circadian Photoreceptor” (2001) · 1,922 citations
    Andrew E. Aplin, Kalbach-Newton Professor in Cancer Research h-index 59
    Notable: “Signal Transduction and Signal Modulation by Cell Adhesion Receptors: The Role of Integrins, Cadherins, Immunoglobulin-Cell Adhesion Molecules, and Selectins” (1998) · 841 citations
    Douglas C. Hooper, Professor, Departments of Cancer Biology & Neurological Surgery h-index 58
    Notable: “MRI characteristics of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder” (2015) · 651 citations
    Courses: Biology I · Biology II · Biology I Laboratory · Biology II Laboratory · Anatomy & Physiology I · Anatomy & Physiology I Lab +9 more
    Business Administration30 faculty · 9 courses avg h-index 5 #100 of 100 in Business & Management
    Anusua Datta, Professor of Economics h-index 9
    Notable: “Telecommunications and economic growth: a panel data approach” (2004) · 348 citations
    Irina Stoyneva, Associate Professor of Management h-index 3
    Notable: “When dinosaurs fly: The role of firm capabilities in the ‘avianization’ of incumbents during disruptive technological change” (2017) · 64 citations
    Allison Keene, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs; Program Director, MSOL
    Amanda Lally, Part-Time Faculty
    Courses: Intro to Bus Tech & Careers · Intro to Sports Business · Business Tools for Healthcare · Business Special Topics · Business Management Capstone · Business Capstone Seminar +3 more
    Jefferson College of Life Sciences17 faculty avg h-index 43.7 #34 of 123 in Biological Sciences
    Renato V. Iozzo, Gonzalo E. Aponte Professor, Pathology h-index 123
    Notable: “MATRIX PROTEOGLYCANS: From Molecular Design to Cellular Function” (1998) · 1,625 citations
    Gyorgy Hajnoczky, Raphael Rubin MD Professor in Pathology h-index 79
    Notable: “Molecular mechanisms of cell death: recommendations of the Nomenclature Committee on Cell Death 2018” (2018) · 6,517 citations
    Jan B. Hoek, Professor, Department of Pathology h-index 65
    Notable: “Signaling switches and bistability arising from multisite phosphorylation in protein kinase cascades” (2004) · 722 citations
    Suresh Joseph, Professor, Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine h-index 54
    Notable: “myo-Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate. A second messenger for the hormonal mobilization of intracellular Ca2+ in liver.” (1984) · 566 citations
    Jefferson College of Life Sciences17 faculty avg h-index 27.4 #34 of 123 in Biological Sciences
    David Abraham, Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology h-index 71
    Matthias J. Schnell, Chair, Department of Microbiology & Immunology h-index 57
    Notable: “Infectious rabies viruses from cloned cDNA.” (1994) · 635 citations
    Botond Z. Igyarto, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology h-index 33
    Notable: “Lipid nanoparticles enhance the efficacy of mRNA and protein subunit vaccines by inducing robust T follicular helper cell and humoral responses” (2021) · 725 citations
    Christopher M. Snyder, Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology h-index 33
    Notable: “Memory Inflation during Chronic Viral Infection Is Maintained by Continuous Production of Short-Lived, Functional T Cells” (2008) · 300 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Thomas Jefferson University. Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA reports an overall acceptance rate of 81.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 81.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1180–1320, a class size of 697, and a yield of 12.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Health sciences-focused university in Philadelphia formed from the 2017 merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University. Strong nursing, OT, PT, and design programs.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Thomas Jefferson University: key admissions facts

    Thomas Jefferson University's overall acceptance rate is 81.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Thomas Jefferson University's early-round acceptance rate is 81.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Thomas Jefferson University's SAT middle-50% range is 1180–1320 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Thomas Jefferson University is about 3.73 (the most recent Common Data Set). Thomas Jefferson University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 12.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Thomas Jefferson University for families earning under $75,000 is about $23,875 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Thomas Jefferson University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $22,537 per year in net price at Thomas Jefferson University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $34,889 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $24,680 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Thomas Jefferson University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$22,537
    $30,001–$48,000$24,407
    $48,001–$75,000$24,680
    $75,001–$110,000$29,734
    Over $110,000$34,889

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Thomas Jefferson University?

    Thomas Jefferson University's overall acceptance rate is 81.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 81.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Thomas Jefferson University?

    Admitted students at Thomas Jefferson University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1180–1320 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.73, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Thomas Jefferson University?

    Getting into Thomas Jefferson University is relatively accessible: it admits 81.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Thomas Jefferson University offer early decision or early action?

    Thomas Jefferson University offers early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 81.0%, versus 81.0% overall.

    How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Thomas Jefferson University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $23,875 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Thomas Jefferson University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $22,537 per year in net price at Thomas Jefferson University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $34,889 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $24,680 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Thomas Jefferson University offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.