Yeshiva University
New York, NY · Private
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Yeshiva University admitted 55.6% of applicants university-wide (926 of 1,665).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 55.6% | 926 | 1,665 |
| Men | 55.7% | 478 | 858 |
| Women | 55.5% | 448 | 807 |
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 926 admitted students, 566 enrolled (61.1% yield).
Yeshiva University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1330–1470
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–33
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Yeshiva University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $68,800/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,800 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,000 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $68,800/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $24,103 |
| $30k–48k | $25,462 |
| $48k–75k | $28,207 |
| $75k–110k | $41,944 |
| Over $110k | $69,618 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Early Assurance - Cardozo School of Law — Varies (Other)
- Early Assurance - Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology — Varies (Other)
- Early Assurance - Medical Scholars (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) — Varies (Other)
- Leadership Scholars — Varies (Merit)
- Lieberman-Mitzner Center for Public Service and Advocacy Scholars — Varies (Merit)
- Zahava and Moshael J. Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought Scholars — Varies (Merit)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Early Assurance - Cardozo School of Law — Varies (Other)
- Early Assurance - Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology — Varies (Other)
- Early Assurance - Medical Scholars (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) — Varies (Other)
- Leadership Scholars — Varies (Merit)
- Lieberman-Mitzner Center for Public Service and Advocacy Scholars — Varies (Merit)
- Zahava and Moshael J. Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought Scholars — Varies (Merit)
Yeshiva University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Application
- Essay (500–750 words)
- Short Answer Questions (Pick 3)
- Resume or Extracurricular Activity List
- Official High School Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation
- Interview with Admissions Officer
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed Application
- Essay (500–750 words)
- Short Answer Questions (Pick 3)
- Resume or Extracurricular Activity List
- Official High School Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation
- Interview with Admissions Officer
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Yeshiva University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Why are you interested in attending Yeshiva University? (200 words)200 words · Required
- Describe how you will contribute to the Yeshiva University community. (200 words)200 words · Required
- Optional: Share a personal challenge you have faced and how it has shaped you. (200 words)200 words · Optional
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $71,353
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 83.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 93%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,250
- At graduation
Yeshiva University · 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.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #84
- WSJ: #360
- Forbes: #230
- Niche: #138
- QS: #624
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Yeshiva University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Philosophy & religious studies (49%), Business & marketing (21%), Biological & life sciences (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 7:1 · 65% of class sections have under 20 students.
Yeshiva University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.