Yeshiva University

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About Yeshiva University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Yeshiva University is a small private university located on an urban campus in New York, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,657, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 80%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $44,300.

New York, NY

$44,300

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

63%

Acceptance Rate Insight

63% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

91%

Retention Rate Insight

91% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

80%

Graduation Rate Insight

80% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

6k

Students enrolled

22%

Online student enrollment

7:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

52%

Unknown

31%

Black

3%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

11% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

11%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

6

Total Online Enrollment

1,210

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

93% On-campus

8% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold16% online

DoctorateCheck Bold13% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

14%

State Grant Aid

5%

Institution Grant Aid

89%

Pell Grant

11%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,481
State Grant Aid$2,944
Institution Grant Aid$28,077
Pell Grant Aid$4,965

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debtafter graduation

$49k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
4Education.
5Engineering.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History
10History.
11Legal Professions And Studies.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Philosophy And Religious Studies.
15Physical Sciences.
16Psychology.
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
18Social Sciences.
19Theology And Religious Vocations.
20Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.