School Information

76.0
Total Enrollment 6,228
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 7 : 1

Yeshiva University

http://www.yu.edu
500 W 185th St, New York, New York 10033-3299
(212) 960-5400

At Yeshiva University, our mission, Torah Umadda, is to bring wisdom to life through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. Our students learn and go forth, as both educated and ethical people, to share their own special talents with society. Our faculty's research, academic work and scholarly writings help bring wisdom to many of the most pressing social, political, medical, legal and human rights issues facing the world today. Our University serves as a platform to bring Yeshiva's collective wisdom to the world through our community outreach, publications, seminars and broad ...show more »

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

At Yeshiva University, 76.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 59.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $19,854), and 22% receive loans ($4,754 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,380. Off campus it is around $7,850.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Yeshiva University is $23,829 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,027 people applied to Yeshiva University. Of the applicants, 63.0% were admitted (64.0% male & 61.0% female ) and 65.0% accepted (64.0% male and 65.0% female)

Of the 2,853 undergraduate students at Yeshiva University, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (99.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 18.0% of the 3,375 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     37.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     96.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     80.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     48.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     84.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     78.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 212-960-5277
Admissions Office Email yuadmit@yu.edu
Admissions Office Address Furst Hall, 500 W185th Street, Suite 101 New York, NY 10033
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.yu.edu/admissions/page.aspx?id=565
Admissions Website http://www.yu.edu/admissions/page.aspx?id=13356&ekmensel=15074e5e_752_1004_btnlink (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $65

In order to be accepted to Yeshiva University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Yeshiva University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 670
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 660
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 23
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Yeshiva University Programs
 

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

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 98 60 51
Anatomy 7 4
Biochemistry 3 3 2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 5 7
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 95
Biometry/Biometrics 10
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 11 11
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 11 15
Molecular Biology 0 0
Molecular Genetics 9 4
Molecular Pharmacology 3 6
Pathology/Experimental Pathology 1 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 199
Accounting 91
Business Administration and Management, General 108
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Education 12 48 2
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 1 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 12 8 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 39
English language and literature/letters 54
English Language and Literature, General 53
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 314 30 33
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 0
Hebrew Language and Literature 314 30 33
Health professions and related clinical sciences 20 18 178
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 20
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 0
Medicine (MD) 178
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 18
History 23
History, General 23
Legal professions and studies 69 354
Law (LLB, JD) 354
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 69
Mathematics and statistics 17
Mathematics, General 17
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 23 9 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 23
Neuroscience 9 7
Philosophy and religious studies 0 2 0
Jewish/Judaic Studies 0 0 0
Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences 2
Chemistry, General 8
Physics, General 4
Psychology 102 56 58
Clinical Psychology 27
Developmental and Child Psychology 2
Psychology, General 102 31
Psychology, Other 29
School Psychology 25 0
Public administration and social service professions 154 7
Social Work 154 7
Social sciences 52
Economics, General 24
Political Science and Government, General 20
Sociology 8
Theology and religious vocations 0
Bible/Biblical Studies 0
Visual and performing arts 4
Music, General 4
 
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