More selective than 77% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
22% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 19% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Yeshiva University 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.
Yeshiva University 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, Yeshiva University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 670 | 740 |
| SAT math | 670 | 770 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1340 | 1510 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Yeshiva University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 56% | 670–740 | 670–770 | 29–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | 660–740 | 660–760 | 28–33 | 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 Yeshiva University compared with other New York colleges?
Yeshiva University has the 33rd-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok | 53% | 21% | $13,376 |
| 30 | Russell Sage College | 53% | 56% | $22,917 |
| 31 | CUNY Hunter College | 54% | 57% | $2,984 |
| 32 | St Lawrence University | 54% | 79% | $28,651 |
| 33 | Yeshiva University | 56% | 83% | $49,965 |
| 34 | Davis College | 56% | 27% | $12,875 |
| 35 | Marist University | 57% | 80% | $41,544 |
| 36 | CUNY Lehman College | 57% | 51% | $3,148 |
| 37 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | 57% | 56% | $3,203 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Yeshiva University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Yeshiva University admissions questions
What is the Yeshiva University acceptance rate?
Yeshiva University accepts 56% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,092 of 1,713 applicants were admitted.
Does Yeshiva University require the SAT or ACT?
Yeshiva University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 22% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Yeshiva University?
The middle 50% of Yeshiva University enrolled first-year students scored 1340–1510 on the SAT and 29–33 on the ACT. 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 Yeshiva University?
59% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (646 of 1,092).
Is Yeshiva University getting harder to get into?
Yeshiva University accepted 56% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% 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 Yeshiva University overview