Thomas Jefferson University
- Private
- Research university
Thomas Jefferson University: international tuition 49,943 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 64,197 USD, acceptance rate 81%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115.
First-year international students, including Vietnamese applicants, are automatically considered for an International Merit Scholarship of $15,000-$26,000. The pages do not clearly address need-based aid, need-blind admission, or CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 80.7% of applicants (6,101 of 7,561). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 580–660, Math 580–670, ACT 25–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 115+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 64,197 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Thomas Jefferson University?
International tuition is 49,943 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 64,197 USD.
Does Thomas Jefferson University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students, including Vietnamese applicants, are automatically considered for an International Merit Scholarship of $15,000-$26,000. The pages do not clearly address need-based aid, need-blind admission, or CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Thomas Jefferson University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at Thomas Jefferson University?
The acceptance rate is 81%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerYes
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
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Tuition and cost for a year
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iYes
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
International Merit ScholarshipMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page15,000 – 26,000 USD≈ ₫391M – ₫678M
The page states all international applicants are considered for this scholarship.
Deadline: Early Action Nov 1; Regular Decision Mar 1
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- EssaysRequired
- PortfolioOptional
- Teacher recommendationiRecommended
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Applicationin15days
- I-20 document submission deadline for Spring 2026Documents+26 days
- Last day for Jefferson to send the I-20 for Spring 2026Other+34 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+135 days
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Credit for exams
AP credit is assessed by subject and is awarded only when it applies to your program of study.
AP credit by subject
39 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data