Jewish Theological Seminary of America acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 48.6% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 59 of 117 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 720–790, SAT Math 720–790, ACT 32–34. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 172
Smaller than 91% of colleges
National median 1,603
Religious affiliation: Jewish(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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Jewish Theological Seminary of America admitted 48.6% of 117 applicants.
- Applicants117
48.6% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted59
74.6% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)44
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 720–790
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 720–790
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 32–34
- 136
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- 1440–1580
- ACT, middle 50%
- 32–34
Cost & financial aid
Average net price
$48,432
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $76,040
- Average net price
- $48,432
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 3.5%
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Median earnings
$84,604
Former students who received federal aid
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172
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Faith-based institution
A Bachelor’s Degree College and Faith-Related Institution.
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Jewish Theological Seminary of AmericaNew York, NY, United States
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Campus
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
New York, NY, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Faith-based institution
Large city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityNew York, NY · about 7 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- jtsa.edu
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Jewish heritage
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What is the Jewish Theological Seminary of America acceptance rate for 2026?
Jewish Theological Seminary of America admitted 48.6% of 117 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is Jewish Theological Seminary of America tuition?
Tuition at Jewish Theological Seminary of America is $76,040 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $48,432 a year.
What is the average net price at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
The average net price at Jewish Theological Seminary of America, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $48,432 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
81.6% of first-time, full-time students at Jewish Theological Seminary of America graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
The closest matches are Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Derech Ayson Rabbinical Seminary, Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary, and Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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