Yeshiva University

Yeshiva University is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in New York, New York. Yeshiva University was founded in 1886 and now enrolls around 5,258 students a year, including 2,616 undergrads. Yeshiva University offers housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Yeshiva University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Yeshiva University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Yeshiva University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Yeshiva University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Yeshiva University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Yeshiva University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Yeshiva University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Yeshiva University for Fall 2022 is February 1.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by April 1.

2021 Yeshiva University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	67%
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	44%
Tuition	$42,200

Is Yeshiva University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Yeshiva University offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Yeshiva University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Yeshiva University. Around 67% of applicants get into Yeshiva University each year. Out of 1,442 applications received in 2021, 972 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Yeshiva University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Yeshiva University, around 92% are still enrolled the next year. Around 78% of students who started at Yeshiva University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Yeshiva University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Yeshiva University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $894.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $17,926 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Yeshiva University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Yeshiva University meets 88% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $49,399 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $23,347 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Yeshiva University. Based on this information, how does Yeshiva University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Yeshiva University a good school for you?

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Where is Yeshiva University Located?

Yeshiva University is located in the urban setting of New York, New York.

If you want to see Yeshiva University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to New York, or book a flight to the nearest airport, LaGuardia.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Yeshiva University and New York are like without leaving home.

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