Yeshiva University Admission Requirements
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Yeshiva University Admission Overview
Yeshiva University admission requirements are competitive. Last year Yeshiva University admitted 55.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (B+) and SAT 1340-1510 / ACT 29-33. Yeshiva University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Yeshiva University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Yeshiva University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Yeshiva University
Acceptance Rate
The Yeshiva University acceptance rate is 55.6%. Last year, 926 of 1,665 applicants were admitted. That is the 38th lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Yeshiva University and can you get accepted?
Yeshiva University is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Yeshiva University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Of those admitted, 61% enrolled. That suggests Yeshiva University is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Yeshiva University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.41Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.41
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Yeshiva University typically have around a 3.41 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Yeshiva University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
22% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #60 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Yeshiva University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1340-1510Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
19%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 670
- Math 670
- Composite 1340
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 740
- Math 770
- Composite 1510
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Yeshiva University typically score around a 1430 SAT (middle 50% 1340–1510) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 97th percentile nationally. Yeshiva University ranks #12 in the state of New York and #82 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1340 to 1510
SAT policy
Yeshiva University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1430 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Yeshiva University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
29-33Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
16%25th Percentile Scores
- English 30
- Math 26
- Composite 29
75th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 32
- Composite 33
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Yeshiva University typically have around a 31 ACT (mid-50 29–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 95th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Yeshiva University places #19 among colleges in New York and #109 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 29 to 33
ACT policy
You may apply to Yeshiva University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 31.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Yeshiva University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
154Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Yeshiva University is $65.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Yeshiva University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 55.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1340-1510); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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GPA calculator: Yeshiva University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026