Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$92.8k
National avg$48k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Jewish Theological Seminary of America
New York, NY
Jewish Theological Seminary of America at a glance
Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a private university in New York, New York with 316 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 49% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published tuition is $67,357 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $29,744 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 90% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021).
Tuition
$67,357
2024-25
Acceptance
49%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
316
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$67,357
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,357
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,608
Avg Off-Campus Living
Not available
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $85,965
Net price (after aid): $29,744
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $18,385
$48k – $75k: $26,934 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$75k – $110k: $26,445 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$110k+: $36,829 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
For families earning $48k – $75k, $75k – $110k, $110k+, the average net price here is above the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow federally from 1 July 2026, by up to $11,329. That part has to come from savings, income, work, or private loans.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $92,751
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 4%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 12%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: No notice: no earnings figureThe Department of Education lists Jewish Theological Seminary of America but has no graduate earnings figure for it, so the FAFSA shows no "lower earnings" notice for this college. That is an absence of data, not a finding either way.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
90%
Freshman Retention
96%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
90% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
96% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$67.4k
Net price
$29.7k
Pell
4%
Earnings (10y)
$92.8k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
49%
SAT range
1440 - 1580
ACT range
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Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a small share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 15 of Jewish Theological Seminary of America's 316 students (5%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 7 (2%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Jewish Theological Seminary of America reported conferring credentials in 4 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Jewish Theological Seminary of America graduates earn, by program
Jewish Theological Seminary of America's bachelor's graduates in Religion/Religious Studies earned a median $74,060 four years after graduating, 79% above the $41,390 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $56,236; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $16,750 in federal loans at this college (about $178 a month on a 10-year plan).
2 programs at Jewish Theological Seminary of America have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies, Bachelor's | $74,060 | $41,390, +79% | $16,750 | $178/mo |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Professional degree | $122,250 | $48,771, +151% | — | — |
Compare what Religion/Religious Studies pays at other colleges
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show.
Frequently asked questions
About Jewish Theological Seminary of America
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- Where is Jewish Theological Seminary of America located?
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America is located in New York, NY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a private university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Jewish Theological Seminary of America is approximately 49% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America's published in-state tuition is approximately $67,357 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America reports total enrollment of approximately 316 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Jewish Theological Seminary of America actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Jewish Theological Seminary of America is approximately $29,744 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $18,385 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $36,829. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America reports a graduation rate of approximately 90% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much do graduates of Jewish Theological Seminary of America earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $92,751 for students who received federal financial aid at Jewish Theological Seminary of America. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
- Does Jewish Theological Seminary of America get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. The Department of Education has no graduate earnings figure for Jewish Theological Seminary of America in its March 2026 data, so the FAFSA shows no lower-earnings notice for it. That is an absence of data, not a finding either way.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
All 4 fields Jewish Theological Seminary of America reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | 55 | Graduate (21 graduate · 34 bachelor's) |
| Religious Education | 12 | Graduate |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 9 | Graduate |
| Religious Music and Worship | 3 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Jewish Theological Seminary of America are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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