Yeshiva University

  • 9/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • New York, NY
  • 0 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in New York

Overview

Total enrollment

6,965
Yeshiva University overview
Yeshiva University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Yeshiva University, established in 1886, operates multiple campuses across New York City, with its main campus located in Manhattan's Washington Heights neighborhood. As a private Modern Orthodox Jewish institution, it combines traditional Jewish studies with comprehensive secular academic programs, making it the oldest and most prominent Jewish university in the United States. The university maintains separate undergraduate schools for men (Yeshiva College) and women (Stern College for Women), while graduate programs are coeducational. The institution is known for its strong programs in pre-medical studies, business through its Sy Syms School of Business, and law through the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Students at the undergraduate level participate in a dual curriculum that integrates Jewish studies with their chosen academic majors, with most undergraduate students residing in single-gender dormitories on or near their respective campuses.

Ratings

Yeshiva University is rated within the top 12% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    9 out of 10
  • Academics
    10 out of 10
  • Resources
    10 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    9 out of 10
  • Value
    9 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

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Yeshiva University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1340/1510
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 29/33
  • GPA 3.41

Acceptance Rate

55.6%
Yeshiva University applications overview
  • Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 61.1%
  • Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$51,800
Costs for Yeshiva University
Fee Cost
Tuition $51,800
Books and Supplies $1,250
Other Fees $4,650
Room and Board $15,750
Budget for Other Expenses $5,400
Total One Year Cost $78,850

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$72,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

84% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Yeshiva University are Foreign Languages, Business, and Psychology. 37% of students major in Foreign Languages, 19% in Business, and 10% in Psychology.

  • Foreign Languages 37%
  • Business 19%
  • Psychology 10%
  • Biology 10%
  • Social Sciences 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197708.

GPA calculator: Yeshiva University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026