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Total Enrollment 510
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 6 : 1

Jewish Theological Seminary of America

http://www.jtsa.edu
3080 Broadway, New York, New York 10027-4649
(212) 678-8000

The Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a preeminent institution of Jewish higher education that integrates rigorous academic scholarship and teaching with a commitment to strengthening Jewish tradition, Jewish lives, and Jewish communities. JTS articulates a vision of Judaism that is learned and passionate, pluralist and authentic, traditional and egalitarian; one that is thoroughly grounded in Jewish texts, history, and practices, and fully engaged with the societies and cultures of the present. Our vision joins faith with inquiry; the covenant of our ancestors with the creative insights of today; intense involvement in the society and State of Israel with devotion ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 76.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 71.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,077), and 26% receive loans ($5,606 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,700. Off campus it is around $16,810.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Jewish Theological Seminary of America is $17,543 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 102 people applied to Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Of the applicants, 62.0% were admitted (57.0% male & 67.0% female ) and 65.0% accepted (62.0% male and 68.0% female)

Of the 178 undergraduate students at Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 6.0% are part-time. A majority (100.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 16.0% of the 332 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     17.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     89.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     91.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     91.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     88.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (212) 678-8950
Admissions Office Email homartin@jtsa.edu
Admissions Office Address The Jewish Theological Seminary 3080 Broadway New York, NY 10027
Admissions Website http://www.jtsa.edu/Admissions.xml (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $65

In order to be accepted to Jewish Theological Seminary of America, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Jewish Theological Seminary of America SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 640
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 700
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 620
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 720
Jewish Theological Seminary of America ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 30
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 32
ACT English (25th Percentile) 29
ACT English (75th Percentile) 34
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 34
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 8
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 10
 
Jewish Theological Seminary of America Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Philosophy and religious studies 48 27 6
Jewish/Judaic Studies 48 27 6
Theology and religious vocations 76 1
Rabbinical Studies (MHL/Rav) 31
Religious Education 35 1
Religious/Sacred Music 10
 
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