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Jewish Theological Seminary of America admits 49% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1500 out of 1600 (midpoints: 707 in reading and writing, 711 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 33 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $76,040 |
| Room and meals on campus | $18,960 |
| Books and supplies | $500 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $87,965 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $48,432 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 217% above the median net price of colleges in New York on this site ($15,275). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | NY median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 96% | 79% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 82% | 50% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $84,604 | $60,260 | $53,132 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in New York and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
3% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 14% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 56% women and 44% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 200 of the 254 colleges in New York on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,272.
Other colleges in New York of a similar size
- Congregation Talmidei Mesivta Tiferes Shmiel AleksanderBrooklyn, private nonprofit
- Upstate Medical UniversitySyracuse, public
- Yeshiva of KashoBrooklyn, private nonprofit
- Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical CollegeLawrence, private nonprofit
- Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim BerlinBrooklyn, private nonprofit
- Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical SeminaryOssining, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
Jewish Theological Seminary of America admits 49% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
Published tuition and fees are $76,040 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
82% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.