#112 nationally · R2 · Pennsylvania

Thomas Jefferson University research spending

Thomas Jefferson University spent $258M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #112 among US R1 and R2 universities and #6 in Pennsylvania.

$258Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#112of 297 nationally
#6 of 13in Pennsylvania (4% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
109University of Massachusetts-AmherstMAR1$269M
110University of South Carolina-Columbia MedSCR1$262M
111Tulane University of Louisiana MedLAR1$258M
112Thomas Jefferson University MedPAR2$258M
113Rice UniversityTXR1$255M
114George Mason UniversityVAR1$252M
115Wayne State University MedMIR1$251M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Thomas Jefferson University run through its research office: https://research.jefferson.edu/

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Questions

How much does Thomas Jefferson University spend on research?
Thomas Jefferson University reported $258M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Thomas Jefferson University rank nationally for research spending?
#112 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #6 of 13 in Pennsylvania.
Is Thomas Jefferson University an R1 university?
Thomas Jefferson University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.