List College The Jewish Theological Seminary

List College The Jewish Theological Seminary admitted 48.6% of applicants university-wide (70 of 144).

Of 70 admitted students, 41 enrolled (58.6% yield).

List College The Jewish Theological Seminary U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

SAT (mid-50%)

1440–1580

ACT (mid-50%)

median 33

Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)

List College The Jewish Theological Seminary U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Published cost of attendance: $85,945/yr.

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

List College The Jewish Theological Seminary U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023

List College The Jewish Theological Seminary U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Application requirements · 2023

The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 4 college-specific supplements:

1. FOR JOINT PROGRAM APPLICANTS ONLY<br>Describe how your experiences, both personal and academic, have shaped your decision to pursue your interest in the Joint Program. How have your academic experiences prepared you for the Joint Program, and what are your academic interests in, and aspirations for, the program?&nbsp;<br><i>Successful essays should not only identify and describe specific elements of the Joint Program that meet your needs as a student, but should also explain how your Jewish studies at JTS&nbsp;complement the courses you intend to take&nbsp;at Columbia, and how this program is compatible with your future aspirations.</i>400 words · Required
2. List College’s distinctive community promotes innovation and curiosity. Our students explore their identities, envision the future, and find camaraderie together. How do you imagine contributing to the Jewish living and learning community at List College?&nbsp; In what ways will Columbia/Barnard bolster your co-curricular and extra-curricular experience?300 words · Required
3. (Optional) If you could choose one Jewish person—an historical figure, fictional character, or modern individual—to converse with for an hour, who would it be? Why does this person intrigue you? What would you talk about? What questions would you ask them?300 words · Optional
4. FOR DOUBLE DEGREE APPLICANTS ONLY<br>At List College, the interdisciplinary discourse between the courses at Barnard and the Jewish studies courses at JTS is central to the academic experience. What excites you about interdisciplinary education and how does this type of learning fit your academic interests? Why are you interested in pursuing this unique course of study at List College?300 words · Required

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Median earnings

$92,751

Median earnings · 10 years after entry

Graduation rate

90.3%

Within 150% of normal time

First-year retention

96%

Return for year two · CDS Section B

List College The Jewish Theological Seminary · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

Largest degree fields: Philosophy & religious studies (100%).

Student–faculty ratio: 7:1.

List College The Jewish Theological Seminary U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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