Jewish Theological Seminary of America

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Large city

49%Acceptance rate
$43,195Average net price / year
90%Graduation rate
$92,751Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
172Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$67,357
Total cost of attendance
$85,945
Room & board
$18,608
Books & supplies
$500
Average net price
$43,195

Net price by family income

$75–110k
$26,445
$110k+
$51,570

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
48.6%
Average SAT
1500
SAT reading (25–75%)
720–790
SAT math (25–75%)
720–790

Outcomes

Graduation rate
90%
First-year retention
96%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$58,656
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$92,751
Median debt (graduates)
—
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
4%
Students with federal loans
12%

Programs: what graduates earn

2 of 9 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Religion/Religious Studies36$56,236$16,750

First professional degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Religion/Religious Studies—$100,702—

Students

Undergraduates
172
Graduate students
147
Part-time
1%
Women / men
56% / 44%
White
79%
Hispanic
10%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
International
2%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
7:1
Avg faculty salary
$114,264 / year
Full-time faculty
44%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.jtsa.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Philosophy & Religious Studies – 100% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?

48.6% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1500 on the SAT.

How much does Jewish Theological Seminary of America cost?

The average net price after grants is $43,195 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $67,357 and the full cost of attendance is $85,945.

How much do Jewish Theological Seminary of America graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $92,751 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

90% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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