More selective than 83% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
41% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 23% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Jewish Theological Seminary of America over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Jewish Theological Seminary of America is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 720 | 790 |
| SAT math | 720 | 790 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1440 | 1580 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 49% | 720–790 | 720–790 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 45% | 730–779 | 710–780 | 33–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Jewish Theological Seminary of America compared with other New York colleges?
Jewish Theological Seminary of America has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Union College | 44% | 80% | $34,561 |
| 22 | Maria College of Albany | 44% | 30% | $13,082 |
| 23 | Syracuse University | 46% | 84% | $38,793 |
| 24 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 48% | 72% | $3,033 |
| 25 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America | 49% | 90% | $43,195 |
| 26 | Stony Brook University | 49% | 76% | $18,784 |
| 27 | Bard College | 52% | 68% | $34,649 |
| 28 | Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 53% | 68% | $29,882 |
| 29 | Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok | 53% | 21% | $13,376 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Jewish Theological Seminary of America
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Jewish Theological Seminary of America admissions questions
What is the Jewish Theological Seminary of America acceptance rate?
Jewish Theological Seminary of America accepts 49% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 64 of 142 applicants were admitted.
Does Jewish Theological Seminary of America require the SAT or ACT?
Jewish Theological Seminary of America considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 41% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
The middle 50% of Jewish Theological Seminary of America enrolled first-year students scored 1440–1580 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
73% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (47 of 64).
Is Jewish Theological Seminary of America getting harder to get into?
Jewish Theological Seminary of America accepted 49% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 45% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Jewish Theological Seminary of America overview