Thomas Jefferson University Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
74%
Female Students
2%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Thomas Jefferson University has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
50.4%(1,854)
Hispanic
11.9%(437)
African American
14.5%(533)
Asian
15.5%(569)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
5.2%(190)
Unknown
2.5%(93)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment8,286
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Thomas Jefferson University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Thomas Jefferson University has a gender distribution of 74% female students and 26% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
25.6%(967)
Women
74.4%(2,804)

Gender Statistics

Men967

12% of total enrollment

Women2,804

34% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Thomas Jefferson University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(38)
18-19
33.1%(1,248)
20-21
28.5%(1,073)
22-24
16.0%(602)
25+
21.5%(810)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.0%(89)
22-24
32.6%(1,474)
25+
65.4%(2,952)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

54%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Thomas Jefferson University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 63% in-state residents, 35% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
63.0%(476)
Out-of-State
35.1%(265)
International
2.0%(15)

Regional Representation

In-State476

63% of student body

Out-of-State265

35% of student body

International15

2% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

74%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age