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Yeshiva University

New York, NY·Private nonprofit·2,852 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $78,800 within 10 years; strong 83% graduation rate.

56%
Accept
2,852
Students
$49,965
Net Price
83%
Grad Rate
$78,800
Earnings
10 yr
$18,250
Debt

About This School

Yeshiva University is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, New York with approximately 2,852 undergraduate students enrolled. Yeshiva University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The average net price after financial aid is $49,965 per year. The graduation rate is 83%, and the typical graduate earns $78,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Yeshiva University is a private university with four campuses in New York City, New York, United States. The university's undergraduate schools—Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, and Sy Syms School of Business—offer a dual curriculum inspired by Modern–Centrist–Orthodox Judaism's hashkafa (philosophy) of Torah Umadda, which synthesizes a secular academic education with the study of the Torah.

This is a strong option for Jewish students seeking a tight-knit academic community in New York City, with a 93% freshman retention rate and a relatively low median debt of $14,000 at graduation suggesting students are genuinely satisfied and not overextending financially. The $78,800 median earnings at 10 years is solid, especially given how manageable that debt load is by comparison. The 64% acceptance rate means it's accessible, but know that the religious mission and single-gender undergraduate structure aren't for everyone — this school works best for students whose values align with its Orthodox Jewish identity.

Founded
1886
Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$13,637

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing19%
Biological Sciences7%
Psychology6%
Computer Science4%
Social Sciences3%
Health Professions1%
Education1%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Herman WoukBaruch GoldsteinHoward DeanAhron DaumEfraim ZuroffHillel FurstenbergChaim PotokBarbara OlsonGrace MengFritz KleinJohn Taylor GattoDavid Rosenhan

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1426
Reading 75th %ile740
Math 75th %ile770

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$51,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,800
Avg Net Price
$49,965
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$24,103
$30–48k$25,462
$48–75k$28,207
$75–110k$41,944
$110k+$69,618

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants13%
Median debt at graduation$18,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
83%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
92%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$78,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$18,250
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$58,500
Female graduates$37,600

Gap: 36% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$18,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$48,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$78,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White61%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Two or more races1%
International7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,852 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Yeshiva University

500 W 185th St

New York, NY 10033-3299

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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