The Jewish Theological Seminary of America (JTS or JTSA) is one of the academic and spiritual centers of Conservative Judaism, and a major center for academic scholarship in Jewish studies.
JTS operates five schools: Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies (which is affiliated with Columbia University and offers joint/double bachelors degree programs with both Columbia and Barnard College); The Graduate School; the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education; the H. L. Miller Cantorial School and College of Jewish Music; and The Rabbinical School. It also operates a number of research and training institutes.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 510 students
- $14,900.00 avg tuition
3080 Broadway
New York,
NY
10027-4649
(212) 678-8000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.jtsa.edu/Admissions.xml
Financial Aid:
www.jtsa.edu/Academics/Registrar/..
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
| Applied | 129 | |
| Admitted | 68 | 53% |
| Enrolled total | 51 | |
| Full Time: | 45 | |
| Part Time | 6 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 640 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 710 |
| SAT Writing | 630 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
| ACT English | 28 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 32 |
| ACT Writing | 8 | 10 |
| Retention rate | 98% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 71% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 88% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $14,900.00 | $14,900.00 | $14,900.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $850.00 | $850.00 | $850.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $22,300.00 | $22,300.00 | $22,300.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,050.00 | $1,050.00 | $1,050.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,700.00 | $16,810.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Other Expenses | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $65.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $65.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $800.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 83% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 81% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $13,908.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 33% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $10,861.00 |
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | X | X | ||
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Rabbinical Studies | X | |||
| Religious Education | X | |||
| Religious/Sacred Music | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in New York
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| KISS Cares Higher Hope Scholar Award | $1000 | May 31, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Jewish Theological Seminary of America
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Manhattan School of Music | 0.1mi |
| Union Theological Seminary | 0.1mi |
| Teachers College at Columbia University | 0.2mi |
| New York Theological Seminary | 0.2mi |
| Barnard College | 0.3mi |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | 0.3mi |
| Bank Street College of Education | 0.5mi |
| CUNY City College | 0.8mi |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 1.1mi |
| New York College of Podiatric Medicine | 1.2mi |
| Mount Sinai School of Medicine | 1.5mi |
| Boricua College | 1.7mi |
| CUNY Hostos Community College | 1.8mi |
| Richard Gilder Graduate School at the American Museum of Natural History | 2.2mi |
| The Juilliard School | 2.9mi |
