# Jewish Theological Seminary of America

New York, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/jewish-theological-seminary-of-america

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 49% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 142 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 64 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 720–790 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 720–790 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $87,965 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $48,432 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $48,432 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 172 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 82% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $84,604 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | — (FY2024) |

## What Jewish Theological Seminary of America considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 192040. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology