Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University is a private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in its earliest form in 1824, the university officially combined with Philadelphia University in 2017. The university is named for U.S. Founding Father and president Thomas Jefferson. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

"Philadelphia University" redirects here. For the university in Jordan, see Philadelphia University (Jordan).
Not to be confused with Thomas Jefferson School of Law or Washington & Jefferson College.

Thomas Jefferson University
Former names
Medical Department of Jefferson College in Philadelphia (1824–1838)
Jefferson Medical College (1838–1969)
Philadelphia Textile School (1884–1942)
Philadelphia Textile Institute (1942–1961)
Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science (1961–1999)
Philadelphia University (1999–2017)
Motto"Redefining humanly possible"
TypePrivate research university
Established1824 (1824)
AccreditationMSCHE
Endowment$1.533 billion (2021)
PresidentSusan Aldridge (interim)
ProvostMatt Dane Baker
Students7,831
Undergraduates3,665
Postgraduates4,361
Location
Philadelphia
,
Pennsylvania
,
United States
CampusLarge city, 100 acres (0.4 km²)
ColorsDeep blue and bright blue
   
NicknameRams
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – CACC
MascotPhil the Ram
Websitewww.jefferson.edu

To signify its heritage, the university sometimes carries the nomenclature Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) in its branding.

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