Jewish Theological Seminary of America Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

New York, NY · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 49% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 720–790 reading and writing, 720–790 math
  • Average net price: $54,588 a year (2022–23)
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Jewish Theological Seminary of America reported an acceptance rate of 49% for fall 2024.

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Jewish Theological Seminary of America GPA requirements

Jewish Theological Seminary of America doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

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

Jewish Theological Seminary of America acceptance rate

Jewish Theological Seminary of America admitted 70 of 144 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 49%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a private nonprofit 4-year college in New York, New York, with 173 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Jewish Theological Seminary of America in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing720750790
SAT Math720750790
17% submitted SAT scores, as Jewish Theological Seminary of America reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1500 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Jewish Theological Seminary of America 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 RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.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
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Jewish Theological Seminary of America's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Jewish Theological Seminary of America 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $54,588 a year at Jewish Theological Seminary of America 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

Can I get into Jewish Theological Seminary of America with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Jewish Theological Seminary of America admitted 49% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers 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 Jewish Theological Seminary of America?

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

Is Jewish Theological Seminary of America hard to get into?

It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Jewish Theological Seminary of America admitted 49% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?

Jewish Theological Seminary of America's acceptance rate was 49% for fall 2024: it admitted 70 of 144 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does Jewish Theological Seminary of America look for?

Jewish Theological Seminary of America doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what 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 are Jewish Theological Seminary of America's SAT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Jewish Theological Seminary of America's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 720–790 in reading and writing and 720–790 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Jewish Theological Seminary of America?

Check Jewish Theological Seminary of America's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Jewish Theological Seminary of America was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 17% sent SAT scores.

How much does Jewish Theological Seminary of America cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $54,588 a year at Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?

Yes. Jewish Theological Seminary of America awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Jewish Theological Seminary of America look at legacy status?

Yes. Jewish Theological Seminary of America considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Jewish Theological Seminary of America's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Jewish Theological Seminary of AmericaU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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