New York

Jewish Theological Seminary of America

New York, New York

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1886Large citySEVP certified
Jewish Theological Seminary of America campus
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About

The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) is a Conservative Jewish education organization in New York City. It is one of the academic and spiritual centers of Conservative Judaism as well as a hub for academic scholarship in Jewish studies. The Jewish Theological Seminary Library is one of the most significant collections of Judaica in the world. The JTS was founded in 1886 by Sabato Morais and Henry Pereira Mendes.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$76,040
Estimated total for international students
US$87,965
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
172
Graduate students
143
International undergraduates
2%
Students per teacher
7 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
49%
SAT
Reading and writing 720–790 · Maths 720–790

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$84,604

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (9)

Bachelor's degrees2 subjects
Religion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and Worship
Master's degrees4 subjects
Religion/Religious StudiesReligious EducationReligious Music and WorshipTheological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Religion/Religious StudiesReligious Education
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Religion/Religious Studies

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.