Thomas Jefferson University Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
74%
Female Students
1%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Thomas Jefferson University has a diverse student body with 49% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
50.0%(2,036)
Hispanic
12.0%(488)
African American
15.4%(628)
Asian
14.8%(602)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
5.2%(211)
Unknown
2.6%(104)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment9,492
International Students1%

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%(1,068)
Women
74.4%(3,106)

Gender Statistics

Men1,068

11% of total enrollment

Women3,106

33% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Thomas Jefferson University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 59% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.7%(27)
18-19
35.6%(1,329)
20-21
30.6%(1,143)
22-24
14.3%(534)
25+
18.7%(698)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.4%(112)
22-24
31.7%(1,452)
25+
65.9%(3,020)

Age Diversity Insights

59%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

56%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Thomas Jefferson University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 69% in-state residents, 31% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
68.5%(535)
Out-of-State
30.7%(240)
International
0.8%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State535

69% of student body

Out-of-State240

31% of student body

International6

1% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

74%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age