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F A S T   F A C T S
Location | Philadelphia
Population | 9,616
Enrollment | 8,220
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment

Term Dates
Fall | 08/19-12/12
Spring | 01/08-05/07

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

About This Campus

The East Falls Campus of Thomas Jefferson University is a small campus and private university that provides students with the best of both worlds: minutes away from the excitement and culture of Philly's Center City, but located in the park-like East Falls section of Philadelphia. Living in Philadelphia affords students the opportunity to explore the city's cultural and historical attractions (Philadelphia Museum of Art, Liberty Bell, etc.) attend sporting events (Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, 76ers) and enjoy the exciting social life of the city. Jefferson's East Falls Campus has a bustling social scene all its own and has easy access to nearby neighborhoods of Manayunk and Roxborough. Students have the opportunity to join more than 300 clubs and intramural sports teams or attend sporting events for 16 NCAA Division II teams. Academically, students have access to multiple laboratories, studios, and active learning hubs for hands-on collaborative experiences, the hallmark of our educati

Location Information

Jefferson is situated on a 100-acre, park-like campus in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. Nearby parks include Fairmount Park, Wissahickon Valley Park and historical Valley Forge National Park. Downtown Philadelphia is only 15 minutes away by bus, train or car. Once in Philly's Center City, it's an extremely walkable city. You can also take your bike on the trails alongside the Schuylkill River. Jefferson is also 2.5 hours from Washington D.C. and less than 2 hours from New York City.

Helpful Information

The East Falls campus of Jefferson offers more than 60 areas of study, taught with a unique interdisciplinary approach called Nexus Learning. Jefferson specializes in professional majors and grants Bachelors of Science. Most courses in humanities and social sciences are limited to general education program, Hallmarks. Jefferson is committed to student guidance and success, with 18 students in an average class and student faculty ratio of 13:1.
2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Home Payment |Limited
Campus Availability & Deadlines
2026-2027 Chance of Placement
Home Payment |Open
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Academics

Registration
  • Campus Catalog
  • When will I register? According to class standing
  • Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Closed Programs
Jefferson - Center City Programs Pre-med Pre-nursing

Limitations
1) Architecture (5-year B.Arch)- Students must come from accredited programs. Portfolio review required in advance 2) Engineering - Students must come from accredited programs. 3) Fashion and Textile Design - Portfolio review required in advance. 4) Industrial Design - Portfolio review may be required in advance. 5) Interior Design - Students must come from accredited programs. Portfolio review required in advance. 6) Landscape Architecture - Students must come from accredited programs. Portfolio review required in advance. 7) Graphic Design. Portfolio Review require in advance. 8) Biology. Course availability can be limited. Spring semester is recommended. Please share a list of courses at placement.

Notable Academic Programs

  • Interior Design
  • Health Sciences
  • Apparel/Fashion Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Architecture

Unique Academic Programs

  • Textile Design
  • Apparel/Fashion Merchandising
  • Law & Society
  • Landscape Architecture/Design
  • Construction Management

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Apparel/Fashion Design, Architecture... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Non-Native English Speakers
  • TOEFL: must have a score of N/A paper or N/A Internet
Summer Exchange
  • Not available
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will accept on Home Pay
Canadian Students - learn more
  • Will accept Home Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 06/10/25

Finances Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
  • Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Home Payment: 21 ($1396 per additional hour)

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Parking Fee $85 Semester Home Optional
Tuition Insurance Fee $125 Year Home Mandatory
Course Fees / MaterialsVariesSemesterHost & HomeMandatory

Important Notes: The Health Insurance fee is charged to all students automatically. However, this fee is only mandatory for students coming from US institutions if you cannot provide proof of an already existing health insurance policy. If you can provide proof of insurance, you may sign a waiver to remove this charge from your bill. Additionally, the Tuition Insurance is also charged to all students automatically. This fee can also be waived. However, please note that students who opt to waive this fee will be responsible for billed expenses (housing, meal plan and general student fee) if they require a medical withdraw after the published refund date.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 06/10/25

On-Campus Housing Per Semester
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Approximate cost: $8660.50 (includes meals)
  • Students must live on campus
Notes About Housing
Students may choose one of two options (pending availability) 1. Scholler Hall or other traditional residence halls ($3,851 double occupancy) 2. Independence Plaza, apartment-style ($5,681 double occupancy). Other apartment-style residences may also be available.

Meal Plans

Notes About Meal Plans
Students who choose Scholler Residence Hall ($3,851) are required to purchase a 5-meal per week plan ($4,067, this includes $2,000 bonus dollars). Students who choose an Independence Plaza ($5,681) apartment must purchase a 3-meal per week plan at a minimum ($2,980, this includes $1,800 bonus dollars). Students are welcome to choose a higher meal plan if desired. Please take a look at the costs of these plans above and consider these costs when deciding on your on-campus housing. Both come out to about the same price when considering both Room & Board and the Meal Plan. Meal plans include bonus dollars for spending in campus dining locations outside of allotted weekly meals.

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 06/10/25

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Health Insurance $1200 Semester Home Waiver Available

Important Notes about Health Insurance
The Health Insurance fee is charged to all students automatically. However, this fee is only mandatory for students coming from US institutions if you cannot provide proof of an already existing health insurance policy. If you can provide proof of insurance, you may sign a waiver to remove this charge from your bill.

Jefferson enrolls eligible fall students in annual coverage and charges 50% of the annual insurance cost in the fall and 50% in the spring. Students must maintain eligibility for the plan to remain enrolled for spring coverage. Students who do not maintain spring eligibility will be removed from the plan as of January 1, 2026 and the insurance cost will be adjusted to the fall only premium.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A

Requirements

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