Jewish Theological Seminary of America
New York, NY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 144
Graduate Enrollment: 204
Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Jewish
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 50.43%
Male/Female: 52% / 48% (2016)
First generation college students:
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled:
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools:
Appliants applying to 3+ schools:
Appliants applying to 4+ schools:
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 51.5% (2016)
Ethnicity Information
White: 84.7%
Black: 0.0%
Hispanic: 4.9%
Asian: 0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 7.6%
Black: 0.0%
Hispanic: 4.9%
Asian: 0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 7.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $70,174
In-State tuition: $66,064Out-of-State tuition: $66,064
Estimated books and supplies: $500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $15,920 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $18,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,500 (2022)
Average Family Income:
Median Family Income: $179,864 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 6.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 21.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation:
Median federal loan payment:
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $40,434 |
| $30k-48k | $0 |
| $48k-75k | $13,909 |
| $75k-110k | $0 |
| $110k+ | $43,923 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 74%6-year graduation rate: 87%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 90.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates:Median federal debt for non-graduates:
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates:
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates:
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | |
| @3 year | |
| @5 year |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients:
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees:
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $45,838 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $79,577 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 37 | $16,750 | $178 | $43,363 ($3,614) | |
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 14 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious Education. | 19 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Religious Education. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 13 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $117,459Full time faculty: 53%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 7.0
School's endowment start of year: $137,717,607 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $176,833,402 (2022)