New York, NY
Competitive — only about 45 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 59% to 45% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 116 | 69 | 38 | 59% |
| 2020 | 108 | 63 | 33 | 58% |
| 2021 | 117 | 59 | 44 | 50% |
| 2022 | 132 | 67 | 40 | 51% |
| 2023 | 142 | 64 | 47 | 45% |
Fall 2023 applicants
39 of 82 women and 25 of 60 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Jewish Theological Seminary of America has an acceptance rate of 45% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 64 of 142 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 45 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
142 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 47 enrolled.
No. Jewish Theological Seminary of America is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 59% to 45% — it has become more selective.