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) |
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| Motto | "Redefining humanly possible" |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | 1824 |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
| Endowment | $1.533 billion (2021) |
| President | Susan C. Aldridge |
| Provost | Matt Dane Baker |
| Students | 7,831 |
| Undergraduates | 3,665 |
| Postgraduates | 4,361 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Large city, 100 acres (0.4 km2) |
| Colors | Deep blue and bright blue |
| Nickname | Rams |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – CACC |
| Mascot | Phil the Ram |
| Website | www |
Thomas Jefferson University is a private research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. 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".
To signify its heritage, the university sometimes carries the nomenclature Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) in its branding.