Yeshiva University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

New York, NY

$43,575

Avg tuition

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About Yeshiva University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Yeshiva University is a small private university located on an urban campus in New York, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,840, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 77%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $43,575.

Rankings

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#10 Ranked in Best Master's in Audiology and Speech Pathology Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

67% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

77% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 24-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1140-1410

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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Students enrolled

18%

Online student enrollment

7:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

59%

Unknown

25%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

56%

Socio-economic diversity

15% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,250
On-campus room and board	$12,750
On-campus other expenses	$5,400
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$13,283
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$5,400
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$2,363

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$62,975	$62,975
Off-campus without family	$63,508	$63,508
Off-campus with family	$47,188	$47,188

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Structural Biology
	Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
	Neuroscience
	Biometry/Biometrics
	Molecular Pharmacology
	Pathology/Experimental Pathology
	Genetics, General
	Microbiology and Immunology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biochemistry
	Molecular Biology
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
	Taxation
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Finance, General
3	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
4	Education
	Education, Other
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
5	Engineering
	Pre-Engineering
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	General Literature
	Technical and Business Writing
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Bioethics/Medical Ethics
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
	Medicine (MD)
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
8	History
	History, General
9	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	Intellectual Property Law
	Legal Professions and Studies, Other
10	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
11	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Dispute Resolution
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
12	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Jewish/Judaic Studies
13	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
	Physical Sciences
14	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	School Psychology
	Clinical Psychology
15	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
16	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
	Economics, General
17	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Talmudic Studies
	Bible/Biblical Studies
18	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General

Yeshiva University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Yeshiva University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

Explore Rankings

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards