Overview
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Yeshiva University, located in New York City, is a private Jewish research university founded in 1886. It comprises four campuses ? Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, and Resnick Campus ? each contributing to a distinct collegiate environment characterized by a blend of modern urban architecture and historic buildings. Yeshiva offers a dual curriculum combining secular knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences with Jewish studies, and is recognized for academic programs in fields such as law, business, medicine, and Jewish studies. The university maintains a selective admissions policy. On-campus housing is available, providing students with a residential experience. While Yeshiva University is not primarily known for its athletics, it fields a variety of teams, known as the Maccabees, in NCAA Division III sports.
In the most recent statistical year 1,615 prospective students applied, and 1,021 were granted admission. Of those admitted 636 enrolled in the school. 5,284 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 772 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $45,200 plus fees of $3,600. Yeshiva University is ranked 52 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Yeshiva University is rated within the top 12% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Yeshiva University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#52 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#51 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in New York
#9 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#99 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1250/1500 |
| ACT | 26/33 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $3,600 |
| Room and Board | $13,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $69,300 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages | 37% |
| Business | 19% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197708 IPEDS survey data for Yeshiva University.
Current students may use the Yeshiva University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024