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Jewish Theological Seminary of America

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Jewish Theological Seminary of America campus
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Admission rate
49%
Average net price
$48,432
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings
$84,604
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a private nonprofit college in New York, NY with 172 undergraduates. It admits 49% of applicants, and admitted students average 1500 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $48,432 per year. 82% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $84,604 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
49%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
142
Fall 2023
Admitted
64
Fall 2023
Yield
73%
of admitted students enrolled

Jewish Theological Seminary of America had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing720–790
200800
SAT Math720–790
200800

What Jewish Theological Seminary of America looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPAConsidered
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$87,965
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$76,040

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k—
  • $30–48k—
  • $48–75k—
  • $75–110k—
  • $110k+$48,432

Get a personal estimate with Jewish Theological Seminary of America's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
82%
Freshman retention
96%
Median earnings
$84,604
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
—
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
172
Student–faculty ratio
7:1
Receive Pell grants
4%
  • White79%
  • Hispanic11%
  • Black0%
  • Asian1%

Jewish Theological Seminary of America FAQ

What is Jewish Theological Seminary of America's acceptance rate?+

Jewish Theological Seminary of America admits 49% of applicants.

What SAT score do you need for Jewish Theological Seminary of America?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 720–790 on SAT Reading and Writing and 720–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1500.

Is Jewish Theological Seminary of America test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Jewish Theological Seminary of America?+

In Fall 2023, 142 students applied to Jewish Theological Seminary of America and 64 were admitted; 47 enrolled.

Does Jewish Theological Seminary of America consider legacy status?+

Yes. Jewish Theological Seminary of America reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Jewish Theological Seminary of America require an essay?+

Jewish Theological Seminary of America reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Jewish Theological Seminary of America cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $87,965 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $48,432.

What is Jewish Theological Seminary of America's graduation rate?+

82% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Jewish Theological Seminary of America

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.

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