Hebrew Theological College Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Skokie, IL · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 57% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $11,197 a year (2022–23)
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Hebrew Theological College reported an acceptance rate of 57% for fall 2024.

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Hebrew Theological College GPA requirements

Hebrew Theological College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Hebrew Theological College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Hebrew Theological College acceptance rate

Hebrew Theological College admitted 8 of 14 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 57%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Hebrew Theological College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Skokie, Illinois, with 182 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Hebrew Theological College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Hebrew Theological College's admissions office before you apply.

Hebrew Theological College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Hebrew Theological College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,197 a year at Hebrew Theological College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How selective is Hebrew Theological College?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Hebrew Theological College admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Hebrew Theological College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Hebrew Theological College admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Hebrew Theological College?

A lot: Hebrew Theological College requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Hebrew Theological College?

Hebrew Theological College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is Hebrew Theological College's acceptance rate?

Hebrew Theological College's acceptance rate was 57% for fall 2024: it admitted 8 of 14 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Does Hebrew Theological College require the SAT or ACT?

Check Hebrew Theological College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Hebrew Theological College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).

How much does Hebrew Theological College cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,197 a year at Hebrew Theological College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Hebrew Theological College ask for a personal statement?

Yes. Hebrew Theological College requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does it matter at Hebrew Theological College if a parent went there?

Yes. Hebrew Theological College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Hebrew Theological College accept AP credit?

Yes. Hebrew Theological College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Hebrew Theological College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Hebrew Theological CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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