Yeshiva University
About Yeshiva University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Yeshiva University is a private Jewish research university in New York City. It combines secular academics with Torah scholarship, offering strong programs in psychology, biology, accounting, and business across campuses in Manhattan.
Founded
1886
Location
New York, New York
Students
6,887
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
55.6%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
83.2%
Above national average
Tuition
$51,800
Per year
Avg Net Price
$49,965
After financial aid
SAT Average
1426
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$71,353
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
55.6 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$65
Early
Nov 2
Regular
Feb 2
Yeshiva University accepts 55.6% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1426/ 1600
ACT Scores
31/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Above Average
83.2% complete their degree within six years
Retention
91.5%
4-Year Grad
71%
6-Year Grad
80%
Teaching Quality
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$18.6K
Class Size
Small
71% of students graduate on time, and 100% of courses are taught by full-time faculty. That personal instruction helps keep students on track.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$51,800
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$15,750
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance
$70,892
After Financial Aid
$49,965
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$24,103
Receive Grants
13.4%
Take Loans
16.1%
The total cost of attendance runs about $70,892/yr, including $15,750 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $49,965.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Yeshiva University fund their education.
While in School
13.4%
Get Grants
Free money
16.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$63,623
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$18,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$193/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 16.1% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $18,250. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Yeshiva University.
Gender
45.5%
Female
55%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,852
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
4,035
Graduates
14.4%
First-Gen
19 yrs
Avg Age
0.4%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (46% women, 55% men). 6.8% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
2,852
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Doctoral
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Yeshiva University fields 9 varsity teams with 239 student athletes, about 8% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III without football
Conference
Skyline
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
239
8% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
59% / 41%
140
Men
99
Women
8
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Yeshiva Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$71,353
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Biology, General
$21K
76 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$47K
76 grads
4yr Earnings
Accounting and Related Services
$69K
53 grads
1yr Earnings
Finance and Financial Management Services
—
47 grads
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
—
45 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$61K
41 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $60K at six years, $58K at eight, and $71K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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