Yeshiva University
500 W 186th St, New York City, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Yeshiva University
About this school
Yeshiva University, founded in 1886, is a private, comprehensive university. In an environment that supports the totality of Jewish life, undergraduates are guided toward philosophical and ethical insights and the development of a lifelong commitment to learning and community involvement. Students pursue liberal arts, sciences and preprofessional and business curricula together with Jewish studies programs tailored to individual interests. Its facilities are located at three centers in Manhattan and one in the Bronx.
- www.yu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
3,459
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,744
- Men:1,502 (54.7%)
- Women:1,242 (45.3%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Yeshiva University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | - |
Mathematics | - | - |
Science | - | - |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 500 West 185th Street |
City, State, Zip | New York, NY 10033-3201 |
Phone | (212) 960-5277 |
Fax | (212) 960-0086 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | $65 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | Not reported |
Early Decision Notification | Not reported |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | - |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 80% of 1,558 applicants were admitted |
Women | 80% of 753 applicants were admitted |
Men | 81% of 805 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 792 (63%) of 1,254 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 387 (64%) of 604 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 405 (62%) of 650 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.49 |
375 And Above | 38% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 21% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 16% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 13% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 9% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 3% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 24-29 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 23% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 54% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 23% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $42,000 (67.98536695911166%)
- Room & Board: - $11,950 (19.343455599080578%)
- Other Expences: - $1,224 (1.9812878370941112%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $6,604 (10.689889604713652%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Yeshiva University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002903 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | Not reported |
Found To Have Financial Need | Not reported |
Received Financial Aid | Not reported |
Need Fully Met | Not reported |
Average Percent Of Need Met | Not reported |
Average Award | Not reported |
• Need-Based Gift | Not reported |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Not reported |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | Not reported |
Found To Have Financial Need | Not reported |
Received Financial Aid | Not reported |
Need Fully Met | Not reported |
Average Percent Of Need Met | Not reported |
Average Award | Not reported |
• Need-Based Gift | Not reported |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Not reported |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 47% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $24,101 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Not required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
720
Part-Time Faculty
308
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
48%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 25% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 30% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 26% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 16% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 61% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 39% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,149,425 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Not available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Yeshiva University provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
88.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
59.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
85.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
92.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (36)
- Accounting
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Creative Writing
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- General Literature
- Hebrew Language and Literature
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Sociology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, Psychology
Online Degrees
Engineering, nursing, occupational therapy with Columbia University, physical therapy with Rutgers University, podiatry with New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Social Work, Master of Laws, Master of Arts
Master's Programs of Study (15)
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Communication Disorders
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
- Counseling Psychology
- Economics
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Intellectual Property Law
- Jewish Studies
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Psychology--General
- Religious Education
- Social Work
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
8,244,910
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | 24.9 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September |
Rain | 119 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 15 mile(s) from campus in New York City |
Nearest Bus Station | New York City |
Nearest Train Station | New York City |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing
Students of College Housing
88% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
11%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | Royal blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, fencing, swimming and diving, table tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Yeshiva University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,691
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,744
Women
1,242
Men
1,502
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 0.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 98.4% White
- 1.3% Unknown
International Students
4.7% from 21 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
3,459