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Jewish Theological Seminary of America

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 156
Religious affiliation Jewish
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Acceptance rate 50%
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 87%

Located in New York, New York, Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Jewish Theological Seminary of America is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Jewish Theological Seminary of America emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Jewish Theological Seminary of America boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

50.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$66,064

Cost of attendance at Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$66,064

Cost of attendance at Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Jewish Theological Seminary of America received on average $25,320 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,320
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2 6% $3,845 $7,690
Other Federal Grant 2 6% $3,845 $7,690
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 24 73% $25,000 $599,998
Total Grant & Scholarships 24 73% $25,320 $607,688

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Jewish Theological Seminary of America students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Jewish Theological Seminary of America students is 87.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

87.2%

  • white 89.5% 34 students

Service Offerings

Jewish Theological Seminary of America provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Jewish Theological Seminary of America offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad