Yeshiva University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #684 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #226 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #199 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 221 | In New York State |
| #6 of 92 | In New York City |
| #50 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 124 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 2,930
- Graduates
- 4,035
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.yu.edu
Yeshiva University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Yeshiva University has an acceptance rate of 56% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 56% | 56% | 56% |
| Applicants | 1,665 | 858 | 807 |
| Admissions | 926 | 478 | 448 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 565 | 310 | 255 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,323 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,214 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
107 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1340
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Yeshiva University are 1340-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
89 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Yeshiva University are 29-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3501 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1640 (24%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1037 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 364 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 214 (3%) |
| Asian | 142 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 60 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Yeshiva University is $39,681 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $24,103 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,462 |
| $48-75K | $28,207 |
| $75-110K | $41,944 |
| $110K+ | $69,618 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $47,150 | $31,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $47,150 | $31,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $47,150 | $31,800 |
| Fee in-district | $4,650 | $830 |
| Fee in-state | $4,650 | $830 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,650 | $830 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,961 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,300 |
| Room charge | $11,250 |
| Meal charge | $5,050 |
Yeshiva University majors
Yeshiva University has granted 569 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 844 master's across 29 programs, and 416 doctorate degrees across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Yeshiva University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 497 | 24 | 13 | 1 |
| Social Work | 377 | 17 | ||
| Law | 311 | |||
| Psychology, General | 66 | 31 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 72 | |||
| Finance, General | 59 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 55 | |||
| Accounting | 44 | 7 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 49 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 48 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 48 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 43 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 40 | |||
| School Psychology | 17 | 20 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 36 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 35 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 29 | |||
| Education, Other | 23 | 6 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 8 | 12 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 27 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 25 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 24 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 23 | |||
| Business Analytics | 22 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 22 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 19 | |||
| Intellectual Property Law | 17 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | |||
| Biochemistry | 15 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | 2 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 12 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | |||
| Economics, General | 9 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 9 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | |||
| Sociology, General | 9 | |||
| Dispute Resolution | 8 | |||
| History, General | 8 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 6 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | 1 | ||
| Real Estate | 5 | |||
| General Literature | 4 | |||
| Holocaust and Related Studies | 4 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | |||
| Talmudic Studies | 2 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Molecular Biology | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Taxation | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 514 | 569 | 844 | 416 |
Yeshiva University has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 80% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Yeshiva University is a world-class research university with 18,573 scientific papers published and 953,831 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Genetics, Psychology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Physics, and Pathology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 203 | 6483 |
| 1994 | 241 | 6404 |
| 1995 | 242 | 6840 |
| 1996 | 276 | 6929 |
| 1997 | 271 | 7658 |
| 1998 | 238 | 8603 |
| 1999 | 261 | 9426 |
| 2000 | 298 | 10219 |
| 2001 | 281 | 11261 |
| 2002 | 286 | 11881 |
| 2003 | 354 | 12994 |
| 2004 | 376 | 14473 |
| 2005 | 497 | 16370 |
| 2006 | 455 | 18218 |
| 2007 | 510 | 20051 |
| 2008 | 518 | 22615 |
| 2009 | 590 | 24746 |
| 2010 | 636 | 27410 |
| 2011 | 614 | 29722 |
| 2012 | 669 | 33558 |
| 2013 | 681 | 37064 |
| 2014 | 617 | 41076 |
| 2015 | 536 | 42244 |
| 2016 | 455 | 42623 |
| 2017 | 344 | 42711 |
| 2018 | 323 | 42268 |
| 2019 | 390 | 43395 |
| 2020 | 470 | 47070 |
| 2021 | 489 | 46589 |
| 2022 | 357 | 42063 |
| 2023 | 354 | 41038 |
| 2024 | 302 | 36249 |
| 2025 | 282 | 30895 |
Yeshiva University alumni
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Eddie Huang
- Occupations
- lawyerrestaurateurfilm director
- Biography
-
Edwyn Charles Huang is an American author, chef, restaurateur, food personality, producer, and former attorney. He was a co-owner of BaoHaus, a gua bao restaurant in the East Village of Lower Manhattan. Huang previously hosted Huang's World for Viceland. His autobiography, Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir, was adapted into the ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat, of which he narrated the whole first season.
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Howard Dean
- Occupations
- physicianpoliticianstockbroker
- Biography
-
Howard Brush Dean III is an American physician, author, consultant, and retired politician who served as the 79th governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2003 and chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) from 2005 to 2009. Dean was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2004 presidential election. Later, his implementation of the fifty-state strategy as head of the DNC is credited with the Democratic victories in the 2006 and 2008 elections. Afterward, he became a political commentator and consultant to McKenna Long & Aldridge, a law and lobbying firm.
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Ari Shaffir
- Occupations
- screenwriterpodcastertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Ari David Shaffir is an American comedian, actor, podcaster, writer, and producer. He produced and hosted the Skeptic Tank podcast from 2010 to 2023. He now hosts the podcast "You Be Trippin'" where he discusses travel experiences and stories. He also co-hosts the podcast Punch Drunk Sports with Jayson Thibault and Sam Tripoli, and is a regular guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on the "Protect Our Parks" episodes with Shane Gillis and Mark Normand. He created and previously hosted and produced the This is Not Happening television series, an adaptation of his monthly stand-up show.
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Josh Saviano
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorlawyer
- Biography
-
Josh Saviano is an American lawyer and former child actor who played Kevin Arnold's best friend, Paul Pfeiffer, in the ABC television show The Wonder Years.
General info
| Alternative names | YU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1886 |
| Motto | Torah and secular knowledge |
| Academic calendar | September to June. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,490 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 500 W 185th St New York, New York, 10033-3299 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,804,000 |
| Phone | 2129605400 |